Chapter 98 I Will Believe You This Once

"Maddie, where are you right now?" Johnny's voice came through the phone, deliberately gentle. Madison arched her brows slightly, her tone cool. "Johnny, did everything I said last time go in one ear and out the other? I told you, unless you're calling to pay me back, stop bothering me. Otherwise—" Before she could finish the warning, he cut her off. "Maddie, I've got the money. I just want to see you and pay you back in person." "You've got the money?" Her tone was skeptical. Sensing her disbelief, Johnny rushed to confirm, "Yes. I've got it. So please, meet me." Madison lowered her gaze, thought for a moment, and finally agreed, "Alright. Come to this address in an hour." She gave him a location before ending the call. Janet, who had been listening, looked at her curiously. "Who was that? Someone short on cash?" Madison put her phone away and answered honestly, "It was Johnny. He said he's gathered the money and wants to pay me back." "He's paying you back? Seriously? Are yo