Mia rolled her eyes, already lifting her hand in dismissal, but James continued, his tone turning suggestive.
"If you do come to me," he added, "you'll have to pay a price."
Mia was about to wave him away completely when Ava tilted her head, curiosity flashing in her eyes. "What kind of price?"
James chuckled, his gaze roaming shamelessly. "Mia would have to become my girlfriend."
Ava stared at him for a moment, her expression eerily calm. Then she spoke. "You're disgusting."
Mia nodded in agreement, their synchronized disdain unmistakable.
Seeing that look, James felt something snap inside him.
Anger flared in his eyes as venom seeped into his voice.
"You're being too judgmental," he sneered. "You should be grateful that even with your attitude, someone is willing to like you."
Mia burst out laughing, as if she had just heard the most ridiculous joke.
