slightly with each step. Her face showed a mix of reluctance and resolve.

the bouquet. "Hailey, you look absolutely stunning tod

pread throughout L.A., and it was hard for her to ignore the uncomfortable reality of her situation. She managed a tight-lipped s

smooth and accommodating. "Of course, Hailey. I understand. Let's fo

r turmoil. "I appreciate that. We're struggling financially, and I n

"Absolutely. Let's sit down and talk about what you need.

filled with conflicting thoughts. She couldn't ignore the fact

with a persuasive smile. "Hailey, if you need anything to brighten up th

appreciate the offer, Quest, but I have to declin

Really? I thought they'd be just what y

dness for them, the cost is something I can't justify right

y the mention of the roses' expense. "I didn't rea

rateful. But right now, I need to ensure every expense is accoun

with a quick nod. "Alright, let's talk

relief and unease, aware of the delicate balance she had to ma

and frustration. Without a word, he grabbed the bouquet from Quest's hands

Tyler declared, his voice loud

toward the elevator. "Tyler, stop!" she protested softly, her voice strained b

emselves. Hailey's face flushed with embarrassment as she gla

ll her arm free, but Tyler's grip was fir

ked on the elevator. "I'm not letting yo

osure. "Tyler, please. We can talk about this late

ase her arm. "Fine. We'll talk later, but I'm not leavin

r, leaving behind a lobby filled with mur

or door open, the metal clanging loudly. Hailey stood by the reception desk, her

ted, his voice echoing through the lobby

d up, surprised. "I'm sorry, I didn

e here. You've made a mess of things, and I want compensation

to calm the situation. "Quest,

sted. "I'm not letting this go.

Quest's fury. "Alright, alright. I'll

u better. And you need t

s heel and stormed out, leavi