Seeking Revenge

Seeing that the glittering blade was about to be banged on their heads, Karina, who was used to offering bribes in order to get things done, pleaded, "Please do not cause any harm to us, and I promise we will give you anything you want.'' Tears, which were faked, welled out of her eyes like a rushing river.

Sabrina, who had read the man's facial expression, pulled the hem of Karina's creamish blouse to get her attention, but was ignored.

"You'll regret ever doing this," she mind-linked her, but Karina scoffed instead, sending a warning glare at her. "Don't you dare interrupt!" She could read this in her eyes.

"What makes you think you can make a deal with me, woman?" The man's hoarse and loud voice came, jarring them from their stairing competition.

"Huh? I.." Karina started but was cut off with a hot slap on her cheek. She held her throbbing right cheek, wincing at the pain traveling through her veins that made her eyes water. "I.." She opened her mouth to say something else but was