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Ben cleared his throat " You'll pay for this, Ava " He swore softly.

" Yeah you will, I promise you that " Bobby added.

Ava looked unfazed by their threats " Well? "

Ben cleared his throat but couldn't get words out. Before they came here, they had been so sure Ava would fulfill their request but now, he was not so sure, especially not with the kind of cold welcome they received from her. He had no idea how she would receive the news. He sighed, they should have thought of a plan B before they left home. Taking a deep breath, he started to speak but Bobby beat him to it. He thought his father was too slow so he took it up on himself to ask Ava. Ben thought his son was brave, foolishly brave if he must add.

Clearing his throat and maintaining eye contact, Bobby started talking " The thing is, we're in real need of some urgent cash and we've tried all possible ways to get it but... " He let his voice trailed off. He looked at Ava to see if she was listening. Su