Darien was stunned as he glanced down at the bill in his hand.

Over $300,000...

He blinked, staring at Ellie in disbelief. "What is this supposed to mean?"

Ellie didn't respond and instead turned her gaze to the manager.

The manager immediately spoke up. "Mr. Britt, you've spent $357,000 tonight. Will that be credit or cash?"

Darien blinked again, looking back at Ellie.

Ellie smiled. "Mr. Britt…"

She dragged out his name in a mocking tone, her voice dripping with sarcasm.

Her cold gaze bore into him as she chuckled softly. "The manager is waiting for you to settle the bill. Why are you looking at me?"

Darien swallowed hard, his brow furrowing.

"Ellie, stop playing games."

Ellie crossed her arms. "You can't pay the bill, but I'm the one playing games?"

Meanwhile, Mollie was completely confused.

Her two friends were even more bewildered, speaking up in unison.

"Mollie, what's going on? Isn't this Darien's bar? I remember we used to come here, and he'd just put it on his tab. Why are they asking for payment now?"

what's happening? Ask him! The way Ellie's acting, you'd think she owned the

Darien.

swallowed nervously.

You wouldn't be thinking of

can call the police. Anyone involved would be taken in. For over

over to Mollie and

they'd be looking at three

smirked. "Darien, did you hear that? If you can't pay, you and Mollie are headed

Keira and Erin, who felt a sense of justice being

leaned over and nudged Keira

than seeing a jerk get what's coming

Keira blinked.

up

sense of things. She turned to Darien in disbelief. "Darien, what is going on? Ellie, you came here a few times, and now

"It doesn't matter who owns the bar; you still have to

to Darien. "What's wrong? Can't afford it? Maybe you and your

you talking about? I... I

much to ask for you to

"You!"

eyes

Ellie's arm. He hissed, "Ellie Cobb! Knock it off! You're embarrassing me in front of all these people, and I swear, if you don't stop, I'll get

looked at him calmly. "Go ahead and get mad. What does that have to do with

"You..."

seeing the eyes of the crowd on him, finally spoke through gritted teeth. "Fine. You pay now, and I'll pay you back

raised an eyebrow. "Are you asking me for a favor? Hmm... well,

her hand, and the manager quickly handed her a

"How about this: however you poured me wine earlier, do

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