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.

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, trying to

made her way back to her desk, I spoke up again, "Ms. Mack Lennon, you're

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

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

tell me you're going to

Mackenzie's icy glare shifted

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

and waved it in the air. "Perfect! Coffee's on

even the company meeting. I thought

another stunt. She announced loudly, "Everyone, there's a live performance at Silent Bar tonight. Drinks are on

a beat before gasps and whispers broke out. Silent

went wide

She clearly wanted to trip Mackenzie up again, but Mackenzie didn't give us

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

she shot Mackenzie a death glare.