Chapter 2 In the darkness , without saying a word , the manager lifted her high - heeled foot and kicked me hard in the stomach . ] The pain made me curl up instantly , my gut churning . " That's for spending my man's money ! " ] " That's for seducing him ! " ] 1 She was shrieking , her voice twisted with jealousy and rage . [ ] She looked down at me and ordered the two thugs : " Beat her . Beat her within an inch of her life ! " [ ] The security guards were obviously her cronies . Without hesitation , they started raining punches and kicks on me . I gritted my teeth , swallowing every cry and groan . ] ] It felt like my bones were being shattered piece by piece , my organs shifted out of place . Her screaming continued : " Who do you think you are ? You're nothing but a pathetic side piece ! " ]] " I told you I'm his sister ! Call Dante if you don't believe me - let me talk to him ! " ] ] I tried desperately to explain , but the woman ignored me completely . Finally , when I was dizzy and seeing spots , she raised her hand to stop them . [ ] She planted her high heel on my shoulder and smiled down at me : ] ] " You better pay for that meal today , plus another $ 100K . " " That's what you get for seducing my man and spending his money . " ] ] " I'm not scared of killing someone . Dante can clean up any mess for me . " ] ] I was curled up in agony , barely able to whisper : " That's my own money . I told you - just ask him if you don't believe me . " [ ] Her expression darkened . She kicked me again , and the two guards immediately understood , resuming their assault . [ ] I knew that no matter what I said , she wouldn't listen . If this kept up , I might actually die here . ] After they beat me until I coughed up blood . I used the last of my strength to fumble for my phone on the floor . ] " Stop … I'll . I'll pay . " Satisfied with my surrender , she signaled the guards to stop and crouched down to pat my swollen face . " See ? Wouldn't it have been easier to just do this from the start ? Had to learn the hard way " } * $ 200K Not a penny less . " [ ] Chapter 2 I lay on the cold floor , gasping for breath , my lungs burning . [ ] I ignored her and called my best friend , Celeste . ] ] She picked up quickly . [ ] " Celeste , bring $ 200K to my brother's restaurant . " ] ] " I need it now . " [] Celeste paused , sensing something was wrong . [] " Poet ? What's going on ? Your voice sounds … " [ ] " Don't ask questions . Just hurry . " I cut her off and hung up . When Zoey heard " $ 200K , " her eyes lit up with greedy excitement . ] She probably thought I was so scared I was offering extra to make this go away . [ ] She looked utterly smug and spat at me . [ ] " Smart bitch . " ]