"Money for the cake. Also, since you have zero interest in getting me back to your place safely, the least you could do is give me enough to hail a worry-free ride back to the Meyer residence."

Hearing this, the older woman's scowl deepened, "I'm not giving you a penny. Also, take out those things from the back seat. Just seeing them gives me a headache. I don't care how you'll do it, but bring those things home safely."

"Very well." Calytrix nodded sagely before opening the door of the ...