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"I'd pay you. I'd pay you even in installments. I'll pay you! Just — just stop, okay?"
"Amie." Henry tugged her arm, but she didn't budge.
"Just stop bothering him." Her voice sounded quieter, almost begging the leader. "I have one grand for now, but I won't run away. I can give you everything you need to know to believe that I won't run away! So please… don't hurt him anymore."
The boss assessed Amie from head to toe, leaning back comfortably. From the looks of it, although Henry was nothing but breathing trash, this girl right here was sincere.
"Poor girl…" the boss shook his head, glancing at the crafty Henry, who was acting remorseful.
