Chapter 148 If You Have the Guts, Kill Me
The coffee shop in East Town was pretty well-known in Nightfall City, but it had a bad rep for its "glasses-wearing scoundrels."
Most coffee shops were for business meetings or a chill afternoon tea.
But the one in East Town? It had private rooms where guys threw small parties, and women were there to serve them.
Each floor had stuff like billiards, with women specifically there to play along.
When Katniss showed up, she dropped Stanley's name and got taken straight to the top floor, where there was a massive pool, like four or five thousand square feet.
In the pool, a bunch of women in swimsuits were messing around, and there was Stanley, with women on both sides, his hands all over the place.
Katniss looked around, feeling grossed out, but she stayed focused and scanned the area.
Finally, she spotted Aaron tied up in a corner by two guys.
He had some bruises on his face, and his mouth was stuffed with cloth. He was shaking his head at her, trying to say something.
Stanley saw her, let go of the women, and sat on the edge of the pool, propping himself up with his hands.
From a distance, his cocky vibe hit her, and he whistled at Katniss.
The women in the pool weren't happy, giving Katniss dirty looks.
"Dressed like that, who are you trying to impress?"
"Yeah, who in the Coffee Nook is any good?"
"Does Mr. Ortiz like this kind of two-faced woman?"
Their harsh words made Stanley's smile even bigger.
He said, "Don't talk nonsense, she's a teacher. Come on, let's all say 'Hello, Ms. Grey!'"
Hearing the mockery, the women laughed but still shouted in unison, "Hello, Ms. Grey!"
"Let Aaron go first," Katniss said coldly. She didn't want Aaron to see this mess.
After all, he was only fifteen.
Stanley raised an eyebrow, glanced at Aaron in the corner, and sneered. "He's just bait to get you here, but I never said I'd let him go if you came."
Aaron's body stiffened, and then he started struggling violently.
The bodyguard next to him slapped him across the face.
Katniss's eyes flickered, and the anger she had been holding down surged up. "Stanley, are you even a man? He's only fifteen, he's just a kid! How could you hit him?"
"Whether I'm a man or not, you'll know if you sleep with me," Stanley said, his words lewd.
The women in the pool blushed and giggled at his words, gathering around him.
Katniss had seen men like Stanley before when she worked with Tristan. But in front of Tristan, they all had to be cautious.
Facing such blatant harassment for the first time, she suddenly regretted coming alone.
With Stanley's rogue nature, could she leave here unscathed today?
Her expression gradually became serious, and Stanley's smile grew wider.
Stanley said, "I'm not one for serious talks. There's a swimsuit over there, go change, and we can talk while we play, how about that?"
She knew exactly what Stanley's intentions were.
"I don't like playing these group games, and I don't have a fetish for being watched, especially in front of my student." She steadied herself and looked at Aaron, who was still lying on the ground, unable to get up.
"Let Aaron go, have everyone leave, and then we can talk about other things," she added.
"Do you think I'm stupid?" Stanley raised an eyebrow at her.
Without another word, Katniss threw her bag on the ground and walked toward a window. She opened it and sat on the ledge.
She looked at Stanley with determination, saying, "Either do as I say, or be prepared to collect my body."
She was gambling that, despite being bad, Stanley didn't want to make a big scene.
Stanley's smile instantly disappeared, and he stared at Katniss with a dark look.
Her thin body sat on the window ledge, the wind blowing her hair messily, as if she could fall at any moment.
She was serious!
Aaron, lying on the ground, immediately stopped struggling and stared at her for about three or four seconds, his eyes suddenly reddening.
As time passed, because Stanley's face was grim and he said nothing, no one else dared to make a sound.
The tense atmosphere spread between Katniss and Stanley, their eyes clashing with intense hostility.
In the end, Stanley gave in, reluctantly curling his lips. "Everyone, get out!"
The women in the pool scattered, the sound of water echoing in the room.
The two bodyguards also left, leaving only Aaron, tied up and unable to move.
Seeing this, Katniss got down from the window ledge, quickly walked to Aaron's side, and first removed the cloth from his mouth.
She started untying the ropes on his hands and feet.
"How are you? Can you walk? Got any money for a cab home?" Katniss asked.
"I'm not leaving," Aaron said firmly as his hands were freed. "Why did you come?"
Katniss untied the ropes on his feet and helped him stand up. "You want to stay and die with me?"
"You knew it was a trap, and you still came!" Aaron said angrily. "Do you know, because you came, I got beaten up for nothing!"
From his words, it seemed Stanley had made him call her, but he refused and got beaten up. Then Stanley called and threatened her himself.
"If you leave now, those punches won't be for nothing." She glanced at Stanley, who was putting on a robe and walking over, and pushed Aaron's arm. "If you don't leave, how will you find help? Stanley's men are everywhere outside; you and I can't get out alone."
Even though she spoke softly, Stanley heard her and sneered. "Look at how smart your Ms. Grey is. Too bad she probably doesn't know that in Nightfall City, no one dares to mess with me. You're too young; the next scene isn't suitable for you. Get lost!"
Aaron, in a fit of rage, turned to charge at him. "If you have any guts, come at me! Kill me if you dare!"
Katniss hurriedly grabbed his arm, but she wasn't strong enough and was pulled into the pool.
Water splashed everywhere, and her T-shirt clung to her body, outlining her curves. Her long blonde hair floated in the water like seaweed. The water wasn't cold, but Stanley's gaze made her feel icy.
Fortunately, the pool wasn't deep, and there were railings and steps nearby. Aaron, frustrated, pulled her out of the water and draped his jacket over her.
"Wearing a jacket won't help. Come, I'll take you inside to warm up." Stanley pushed Aaron aside and eagerly grabbed Katniss's wrist, his hand sliding up her arm.
Aaron jumped up and kicked Stanley into the pool!
Katniss gasped, and before she could react, Aaron grabbed her wrist and started running. "Let's go!"
"Stop them!" Stanley shouted.
Two men immediately rushed in, blocking Katniss and Aaron's path.
"Run if you get the chance, don't worry about each other!" Katniss pushed Aaron in another direction, and the two of them ran chaotically around the large pool.
But soon, more bodyguards flooded in, blocking their way.
Stanley, still in pain from the kick, walked over to Aaron and kicked him in the leg. "How dare you hit me? Beat him up!"
Two or three men pushed Aaron to the ground and started punching and kicking him.
Katniss wanted to help but was powerless like a chick in front of the two bodyguards, unable to fight back.
"I'm giving you one last chance. Satisfy me, and I'll let him go!" Stanley said out of patience and rubbed the spot where Aaron had kicked him.
"Stop hitting him, let him go," Katniss said without hesitation. "But whether I can satisfy you depends on your own skills."
Implying she wouldn't give in easily.
She was ready to resist Stanley to the end.
Stanley's eyes showed a hint of interest. "I'm used to obedient ones; I like forcing people. Take Aaron away!"
At his command, a few men grabbed the bruised and battered Aaron and dragged him toward the door.
Katniss's eyes flickered, her heart pounding.
She faced two options: either be raped by Stanley or jump out the window, which was a dead end.
Her breath hitched, swallowing was difficult, and she stared at Stanley, who was starting to untie his robe, as she silently retreated.
"We're all adults here, what's the big deal? You don't have to make such a fuss. I'm really good in bed." Stanley threw off his robe and lunged at her.
She turned to run but was suddenly grabbed by the hair and yanked back, thrown hard to the ground.
The fall hurt, and Stanley started tearing at her T-shirt.
"You're saying no now, but soon you'll be begging me for it!" Stanley said.
Katniss clung tightly to her arms, her T-shirt stretched and torn, revealing her slender waist and collarbone.
This excited Stanley even more. Just as he was about to lower his head to kiss her, a fierce fight broke out outside the door.
He paused, looking up at the door, confirming that a fight was happening outside.
"Who dares to cause trouble on my turf? They'll never make it out!"
He looked down at Katniss, her eyes red and clinging to herself, then at the door. After a moment's hesitation, he continued his assault on Katniss.
"I have a lot of men outside. Anyone trying to save you is asking to die. Let them fight and we'll have our fun!" Stanley said.
His actions became more vulgar. Just as he was about to tear off Katniss's T-shirt, the door was kicked open!
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