Ignoring Ava, Ace turned to hand the plush to Mandy and said, "Don't forget your promise. If I don't get my own car in a week, I'm taking your Dark Starpedo."
Snatching the plush from Ace's hand, Mandy narrowed her eyes at him and warned, "Try it, and I swear you'll be missing one of your legs the next day."
"Ahem," Cam cleared his throat, stepping forward to divert attention from their playful bickering. He held out a small box and said, "Here's the 18Kt gold pendant, your reward for breaking my record."
"Nice," Ace muttered, his tone casual as he accepted the fitted pendant box. He opened it to reveal a delicate yet striking cross pendant. Admiring its craftsmanship, he turned it in his fingers, noting how it exuded elegance and spirituality.
