But who could have guessed that, years later, her loyal followers would return to their old ways?
And worse, they had the audacity to tie me up!
***
"I think you’ve got a death wish, daring to freeload on Maggie’s turf!"
"Hand over the money, or we’ll start chopping off your fingers!"
The same girls who had been sweet-talking me moments ago were now baring their claws, their threats sharp and merciless. One even pulled out a fruit knife, testing its edge against my little finger.
I jolted in shock, my heart pounding. Was this some kind of shady den?
No wonder they had the audacity to charge three million just for a single touch. This wasn’t a bill, it was daylight robbery.
Taking a deep breath to steady my nerves, I forced my voice to stay calm as I asked, "Where’s my brother? Where did he go?"
If it hadn’t been for my lottery win and James Moore dragging me into this Karaoke bar, I would’ve steered clear of this place. Sure, the girls were stunning, each one as gorgeous as a member of a global group.
But as I mentally calculated the two million left in my account, I realized too late that no amount of beauty was worth this kind of extortion.