He attempted to negotiate, straightening his collar.
“I’ll pay twenty million at most. If Miss Fowler agrees, I’ll have the finance department transfer it immediately.”
Unimpressed by his offer, Alexis casually picked up a pool cue from her desk, toying with it as she weighed her response to his proposition.
Her voice was soft yet laced with a stern warning.
“I have a short temper, Mr. Duffy. I strongly advise against trying to shortchange me.
I may not be the most just person, but push me, and I can become quite unpredictable, you know.”
Colin, accustomed to his own arrogance, underestimated Alexis.
Despite knowing her fierce reputation, he dismissed her threats, believing his own age and status would protect him.
He thought, with the verdict already decided, what harm could a few photos do?
He also doubted she would do anything to tarnish her own reputation.
Feeling bold, he stepped forward and touched Alexis’ collar, suggesting, “If Miss Fowler is open to it, we could discuss this privately. Those two hundred million might still be up for negotiation.”
He had long harbored a desire for her.
Just as Leonel was about to intervene, Alexis looked down at the unwelcome hand on her collar and chuckled.
“Are you looking for some excitement?” she asked.
A N G E L A ‘s L I B R A R Y
Before Colin could respond with his rehearsed charm, Alexis swung her pool cue at him.
He was caught off guard, stumbling several steps backward before falling to the ground.
Alexis approached him, the sound of her high heels echoing on the floor.
She swung the cue a few more times, each strike leaving a mark on his face.
Squatting down, she kicked his reddened face with her heel, causing enough pain for him to cry out.
Mockingly patting his face, she asked, “Is this exciting enough for you? Or do you want more?”
Thoroughly intimidated, Colin didn’t dare continue his earlier bravado.
Alexis prodded him with the cue.
“Write a check now, or those incriminating photos of yours will be all over the Internet in no time.”
Colin glared at her with indignation, silently cursing her.