The Legend Of Rayden Arsenio

Chapter 51: Rayden's Miserable Escape

Rayden's heart sank as he bore witness to the distressing interaction between Armando and Madam Floring. He had hoped against hope that his friend would somehow be spared from the clutches of this manipulative woman, but it seemed that Armando, too, had become ensnared in her web of deceit.

Armando, his voice laced with desperation, approached Madam Floring with a trembling hope in his eyes. "Madam, I have fulfilled my end of the agreement. May I please receive my compensation as promised?"

Madam Floring cast a dismissive glance at Armando, a sly smile creeping upon her face. "Ah, Armando, always so eager to claim your reward. Very well, here are your five thousand pesos."

Armando's expression fell, disappointment etching lines upon his face. He hesitated for a moment, gathering his courage before making a humble plea. "Madam, if I may be so bold, our agreement was for ten thousand pesos. I require the full amount that was promised."

Madam Floring's eyes narrowed, annoyance flickering