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

turned to Darien. "Darien, what's going

nervously.

common sense, Darien. You wouldn't be thinking of skipping out on it, would you?

involved would be taken in. For over three hundred thousand... well, that's likely

Mollie and her friends. "And

grinned. "They'd be accomplices, so they'd be

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

were like a breath of fresh air to Keira and Erin, who felt a sense of

leaned over and nudged Keira with

There's nothing better than seeing a jerk get what's coming

Keira blinked.

up with

what is going on? Ellie, you came here a few times, and now you claim this bar is yours? How shameless

"It doesn't matter who owns the

"What's wrong? Can't afford it? Maybe you

you talking about? I... I don't have

a bit on you over the years, hasn't he? It wouldn't be too much to ask for you to cover half, would it? Unless... well,

"You!"

to Darien, her eyes wide. "Darien, what's

clenched his teeth and stepped forward, grabbing Ellie's arm. He hissed, "Ellie Cobb! Knock it off! You're embarrassing me

him calmly. "Go ahead and get mad. What does that

"You..."

seeing the eyes of the crowd on him, finally spoke through gritted teeth. "Fine. You pay now,

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

extended her hand, and the manager quickly handed

it to Darien. "How about this: however you poured me wine earlier,

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