Chapter 19

"What did you just say?"

Violet glared at Avery. "Are you trying to worm your way out of this?"

Avery glanced at Violet's dress. "I'm not trying to 'worm' my way out of this. First of all, I was just standing here by myself, and you were the one who deliberately walked into me. So, I'm not the one at fault.

"Secondly, even if I were in the wrong, I'd never pay you 39 thousand dollars for it!"

Violet never thought that the Avery she used to bully would bark back at her like this. Violet got angrier and more frustrated by the second.

"I was walking fine, but you were in my way. How else would I have bumped into you? Also, my dress is worth 39 thousand dollars, so you'd better pay me back exactly that—not a penny more and not a penny less!

"Otherwise, I will not let this go!"

Violet figured that Avery was a scaredy, timid little mouse who was afraid of everything. A little bit of intimidation would always work on her. She was just too easy to manipulate.

However, Avery insisted