"Cus, save your greetings for later," Ava interrupted sharply before Mandy could reply to her former high school teacher. Her tone was firm, leaving no room for argument. Then, pointing confidently at the mechanical bull, she turned to Ace. "If you last longer on it than I do, I'll give the blonde the plush she wants. But if I last longer, she makes a $1000 donation to the Rural Revival's cause in my name."
"$1000? We agreed on $100!" Danny exclaimed indignantly, his face flushing as he glared at Ava. Inwardly, he fumed, 'So what if she's hot and insanely strong? She's bullying my favorite—and only—aunt! Humph!' Beside him, Lola crossed her arms, pressing the large plush toy against her perky chest, and nodded in agreement with Danny's outburst, her eyes narrowing at Ava.
