EXTORTED ME 1
Chapter 1 I was heading out of my brother’s restaurant when the manager stopped me. “Excuse me, miss, you haven’t paid your bill yet.“[] Looking at this unfamiliar face, I figured she must be new and didn’t know me, so I explained politely:]] “Just put it on the owner’s tab. He’ll know.“[] The female manager gave me a contemptuous once–over.]] “Miss, this is a Michelin three–star establishment. We don’t do tabs.” With that, she handed me a printed bill.[] glanced down-$100K for one meal.[] Silverware maintenance fee: $10K.] Exclusive air purification service: $20K] VIP mood enhancement service: $30K.[] And a bunch of other ridiculous charges.[] Holy shit! I had no idea my brother was running this kind of scam operation![] H I laughed in disbelief. “I’m your boss Dante Blake’s sister. If there’s an issue, he can talk to me at home.“[] But she wouldn’t let it go. “If you can’t afford it, why put on airs? Now you’re trying to name–drop Mr. Blake?“[] Hearing this, I immediately shot off a text to my assistant: [Tell my brother–either fire his manager or I pull all funding!]] ….0 “Miss, stop wasting everyone’s time and pay up.” Her tone was smug and cutting, like she’d already pegged me as some gold digging wannabe trying to dine and dash.] A few rubberneckers were already staring. I frowned, not wanting to waste time on this BS, and pulled out my phone to call my brother directly. But all I got was that annoying busy signal. Same thing when I tried again! Middle of a workday–what the hell was that little punk doing?] I put my phone down and stared straight at this pushy woman, speaking slowly and clearly:…