Chapter 249

"I'm not being aggressive. If you're so eager, why don't you step in and pay for the damages yourself?" The group of leering men fell silent. The compensation for an entire building in Crestview Bay was no small amount. It was impossible for Wendy to cover the cost alone. Hearing their humiliating remarks, Wendy's anger flared even more. She was about to curse them out when she suddenly spotted Zach hurrying over. Her eyes lit up instantly. "Zach! You're finally back! I was so scared…" She ran straight toward him. The onlookers perked up at the sight. "Well, well. Looks like the guy footing the bill is here." "My livestream penalty fees aren't cheap, you know." "Don't forget the elevator repairs. And my walls have been completely blackened from the smoke…" Voices overlapped as the crowd rattled off their demands, their greedy eyes locked onto Zach. However, Zach didn't look at any of them. He didn't even look at Wendy. Wendy lunged forward, only to grasp at empty air. "Za