Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)

Chapter 509 Not Worth It

As if on cue, an employee from the hotel walked in to collect the tray. His face fell the moment he saw the shattered crystal tray.

"Ms. Surrey, this tray is one of our custom crystal pieces. Damages need to be compensated."

His eyes flicked between me and Mackenzie, who was standing nearby in her designer knock-offs.

"How much?" Mackenzie asked, her tone sharp.

"One thousand."

Her expression darkened immediately. "You're kidding, right? A broken tray costs a thousand?"

"This isn't just any tray, miss. It's made from custom-cut crystal. The price I'm quoting is already adjusted for depreciation." The employee pulled out his phone. "If no one is willing to cover the cost, we'll have no choice but to pursue legal action."

I noticed Astrid quietly giving me a thumbs-up. She was impressed.

employee ahead of time, asking them to press the issue.

I spoke up

mean? I just paid. Are you blind?" She shot

time of her life. She gestured to the ruined pastries on the floor. "The pastries weren't free. You broke the tray, but you

heiress. Don't tell me you're going to cheap out over a

Mackenzie's icy glare shifted

hundred-dollar bills onto the table. "Here! Enjoy the pastries! It's not like you'll

cash and waved it

even the company meeting. I thought the ordeal

the day, she pulled another stunt. She announced loudly, "Everyone, there's a live performance at Silent Bar

fell silent for a beat before gasps and whispers broke out. Silent Bar was the luxury hotspot in town, infamous for its

eyes went wide

me, and she rubbed her hands together in anticipation. She clearly wanted

smile, "Rinatta, Astrid, you two can probably skip it. After all, you can afford five-star afternoon tea. A place like Silent Bar is beneath you,

clenched, and she shot Mackenzie a death glare. But I squeezed her hand tightly,