Chapter 85

Ethan lifted his gaze and, upon seeing Layla, wasn't the least bit surprised. She always had a habit of meddling. "Give me back my phone." Layla almost laughed out loud in frustration. "They're clearly running a scam, and you're actually about to pay them? Did you get kicked in the head?" "My business is none of your concern." "They're playing you for a fool! How can I not step in? Use your damn brain!" Ethan remained utterly unfazed, simply repeating himself, "Give me back my phone." "No way." She outright ignored him and turned to the two men instead. "You're trying to scam him, so he's not paying you." The men had been seconds away from an easy payday, but now Layla had ruined everything. One of them glared at her menacingly. "You nosy bitch! What the hell are you sticking your nose into? This ain't your business! We already settled it—he pays, we go. Who the hell are you? Get lost!" His partner chimed in, voice dripping with threat, "Yeah, best mind your own business befo