Zoe almost spat out the water she had just drunk.

'What does she mean by returning every last penny? Once Elliot gave me the money, it was mine! Why should I return it?' she thought.

"Avery, I know that you desperately need to pay Elliot back and that you need money for that," Zoe muttered nervously, "but there is no reason that I should give up my hard-earned money for you! I've put in so much effort and time into treating Shea—"

"But you didn't perform those surgeries on Shea," Avery interrupted calmly, "I am only asking you to give back the three hundred million and not the interest. Consider the interest as compensation for your hard work!"

The corner of Zoe's lips twitched. She did not know what to say.

'How ridiculous! Avery is being ridiculous!' she thought.

"Zoe, has no one ever told you that there's no such thing as a free lunch?" Avery said sarcastically. "You sure are brave. You have been daring—telling Elliot lies and accepting his money. Aren't you afraid your lies