Prior to her pay, I gave a female coworker a specific amount of money. She also refused to repay the amount, often feigning forgetfulness.
I became impatient at one point and switched to the “evil uncle” mode. During lunch, I walked up to her and asked her directly, “Valentina, when will you return my money?” With a charming smile, she answered, “Cash? I also believed that we were buddies.