Sanford's arm draped

Shock etched on Lloyd's face.

“Maggie, is this true?”

Maggie simply glanced at Sanford, choosing silence over response.

Sanford had declared her his girlfriend, but she knew the truth of their relationship was far more carnal.

“Are you deaf? Stay away from Maggie. Cross paths with her again, and I'll thrash you on sight!" Sanford's warning was chilling.

Intimidated by Sanford's aggressive demeanor, Lloyd had no choice but to retreat.

However, Maggie's sharp command halted him.

"Stop!"

His eyes brightened, and Lloyd turned to her hopefully.

"Maggie, have you changed your mind?"

Maggie scoffed, "No. I just want to know when you plan to pay me back."

Again, she was after her money!

She was such a material girl!

Lloyd's patience had been stretched thin for a while.

"I'm broke."

Even if he had the cash, he would not give it to her.

Maggie shot him a glare.

"Lloyd, are you really not going to return the money I worked so hard for?”

At her accusation, Lloyd feigned innocence.

"You know my circumstances.

The company isn't operational yet. I genuinely don't have the funds.”