Chapter 4 The air seemed to freeze , leaving only the sharp click - click of my heels on the floor . [ ] Step by step , I walked toward the couple embracing in the center of the living room . ]] Dante's expression was priceless . First shock , then uncontrollable fear , his face turning deathly pale in an instant . [ ] He instinctively loosened his hold on Zoey , as if wanting to stand up . [ ] But when his gaze caught Zoey's tear - streaked face , he became hesitant and conflicted . [ ] Eventually , that fear was replaced by a ridiculous , fake show of defiance . ] ] He stayed seated , just staring at me intently , as if that could hide his inner panic . ] ] And Zoey - the moment she realized it was me , her pupils contracted violently . [ ] But she quickly remembered this was Dante's turf , with so many of his friends around . [ ] Instead , she burrowed deeper into Dante's arms and cried even louder . [ ] " Dante , it's her … she's the one who bullied me … " ]] She sobbed while shooting me a look that was both venomous and smug . ] ] Like she was saying , See ? He's still protecting me . ]] I ignored her , keeping my eyes fixed on my " dear " brother . [ ] " Dante Blake , I'm talking to you . " ] " Weren't you just saying you'd make me get on my knees and apologize to your girlfriend ? " } ] Dante's Adam's apple bobbed , his lips trembling , but he couldn't get a single word out . [ ] He was scared of me . [ ] Always had been , since we were kids . [ ] He knew who really called the shots in this family . His friends exchanged confused glances , clearly not getting what was happening . ] A trust fund brat , probably trying to impress Zoey , stepped forward . ] " Who the hell are you ? How dare you talk to our boy Dante like that ? " ] thin of Esturted Me for $ 100 one facort I bemed Min State fo Chapter 4 " Smart girls apologize to Zoey right now , or else - " [ ] He never finished his sentence . [ ] Because my bodyguard had already stepped forward , standing expressionlessly in front of me . [ ] That invisible pressure made the kid shut his mouth instantly . [] I walked around my bodyguard , stopping in front of Dante , looking down at him . [ ] " So you're not planning to give me an explanation . " ] Dante finally worked up the courage to stand , his neck stiff with defiance . ] ] He pulled me aside , lowering his voice with a tone that mixed pleading and irritation . ] " Sis , what do you want ? " [ ] " Do you have to humiliate me in front of my friends ? " ] " Zoey didn't mean it - she's just got a temper . Can't you just let it slide ? " ] I stared at him , suddenly finding it hilarious . Let it slide ? ] ] After she had me beaten half to death and extorted $ 200K from me , he wanted me to let it slide ? " Dante Blake . Are you kidding me right now ? " " I … " He was at a loss for words , his eyes darting away . [ ] Just then , the wail of police sirens grew closer from outside the villa The sound was sharp and clear , cutting through the party atmosphere . ] Everyone froze.J Soon , several uniformed officers walked in with serious expressions . [ ] The lead officer scanned the room before settling his gaze on me . [ ] " Excuse me , are you Ms. Poet Blake who filed the report ? " I nodded . " That's me . " [ ] The officer pulled out an arrest warrant and turned to Zoey behind him . ] H " Zoey Summers , you're suspected of assault and extortion . You're under arrest . Please cooperate with us for questioning . " [ ] Hin Cof Laxuste de Do 1100 s 1 Sered this Fonsind und