When Camilla arrived at Whit’s End, we all sat next to Valerie.
“Oh hey, partner!” Valerie said to Camilla. “I’ve got your money right here.”
“Why did you count it without her?” Matthew asked.
“I was, uh, trying to save time,” Valerie replied.
“No, you’re stealing,” I said. “Camilla and Zoe both agreed to work for you. Camilla did half the yards, and Zoe did the other half. You were going to ‘split the money’ with both of them… without doing any work yourself.”
“I am insulted,” Valerie said. “I worked hard.”
“Really?” Camilla said. “Because you don’t look sweaty.”
Valerie growled and stormed off, leaving her cash on the counter. Camilla took half the money, then she smiled. “Who wants ice cream?”
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