CHAPTER 127 BIRTHDAY GIFTS 2

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. Mary 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.” “You...” Mary was about to retort when suddenly, Lloyd was shoved aside. She blinked in surprise, watching as Derik intervened. “Derik...” “Mary, it’s pointless to reason with a scoundrel,” Derik advised, sauntering towards Lloyd. Lloyd winced in pain, clutching his chest as he tried to rise from the ground..Derik, however, planted his foot on Lloyd’s chest, towering over him. “You really don’t have the money?” he asked. Lloyd pleaded. Derik snorted, applying more pressure to Lloyd’s chest. “How dare you withhold my woman’s money? You’re asking for trouble!” To Lloyd, Derik’s handsome face was intimidating. “Please,