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.

to demand compensation? It was unlikely. Normally, they'd let it slide with a smile. But I had tipped the employee ahead of time, asking them to press the issue. After all, it wasn't my responsibility to pay for Mackenzie's mistake. Mr. Finnley quickly stepped in,

her desk, I spoke up

She shot me a glare, clearly still bitter

to the ruined pastries on the floor. "The pastries weren't free. You broke the tray, but you also dropped

an heiress. Don't tell me you're going

Mackenzie's icy glare shifted

"Here! Enjoy the pastries! It's not like you'll ever

waved it in

of the afternoon sulking at her desk, skipping even the company meeting. I thought the ordeal might have humbled her a bit, but I

the day, she pulled another stunt. She announced loudly, "Everyone, there's a

room fell silent for a beat before gasps and whispers broke out. Silent

went

together in anticipation. She clearly wanted to trip Mackenzie up again, but Mackenzie

you can afford five-star afternoon tea. A place like Silent Bar is beneath you, right?" Her words

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