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?"

happening? Ask him! The way Ellie's

to Darien. "Darien, what's

nervously.

You wouldn't be thinking of skipping out on it, would you? Hey, manager, what happens

involved would be taken in. For over

to Mollie and her friends.

"They'd be accomplices, so they'd be looking at

If you can't pay, you and Mollie are headed to jail. Better settle

breath of fresh air to Keira

munching on pistachios, leaned over and nudged Keira with her

better than seeing a jerk get

Keira blinked.

up with

trying to make sense of things. She turned to Darien in disbelief. "Darien, what is going on? Ellie, you came here

matter who owns the bar; you still have to

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

are you talking about? I... I don't have that kind

he? It wouldn't be too much to ask for you to cover half, would it? Unless... well, you are an accomplice, and that's five

"You!"

to Darien, her eyes wide.

it off! You're embarrassing me in front of all these people, and I

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

"You..."

the eyes of the crowd on him, finally spoke through gritted teeth. "Fine.

raised an eyebrow. "Are you asking me

hand, and the manager quickly handed her a bottle

you poured me wine earlier, do

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