2024-11-15 00:13:18The leader threw his head back and laughed, "You think this is funny? Do you even know how much he owes me?"
"I'm guessing he hasn't filled you in, which is why you think you can help him out. It's pretty laughable to think someone like you could actually do anything for your friend in this situation." His tone was serious now, and the grin vanished as he shot me a fierce look.
I stood my ground, legs firmly planted, ready to face whatever they wanted to throw at me.
Josh had done too much for me to let anyone disrespect him like that.
I crossed my arms and waited for them to finish. "Are you done yet?" I asked, brushing off the gentle pull from my friend who was probably worried about me getting
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