Chapter 61: Fuck mates

**Valerie**

“Is that the ‘thank you’ I get?” Layla asked back in a calm tone. “I just helped you solve an issue that seemed too big for you.”

“What's wrong with you??” I snapped. “That wasn't the deal we had.”

“Oh, yeah, it wasn't." She chuckled lightly. “This one is way better. I told him the amount was five million, and he gave me an extra five to not bother you again.”

“What?” I blurted, shocked.

“I must say, you've really landed a jackpot with this one,” she praised.

I lowered the phone from my ear; my lips still parted in shock. And then I hung up, not wanting to hear anymore from her.

“Is everything okay?” Matt asked me as soon as I dropped the phone.

“Lucas paid Layla the money,” I blurted out.

His eyes widened. “A million dollars?”

“Apparently he paid her ten,” I sighed, standing up.

“Rich prick,” Matt scoffed, his voice barely audible. “How rich is he anyway?”

“Filthy rich!” The words echoed in my mind.

We both knew the answer to that question, but neither of us said a wo