“It's just $ 9, 600. I won't take advantage of you, Maria. Just compensate me for the money I lost at work, then we'll be even!"

Haley now pretended to be the victim, staring at Maria with a pitiful expression.

"I would never shirk from my responsibilities. But I would never spare anyone who tries to frame me either. Your accusation is completely baseless, and it's a lie. You don't deserve any compensation, not even a single penny.”

However, her fierce words didn't deter Haley at all.

This was because Mrs. Jenkins had promised him that he'd be fine as long as he followed her lead.