Chapter 158
Chapter 158:
Before Kailey could reply, Dagmar scoffed and spun her fork between her fingers. “You sure are bold. Have you completely lost it?” She sounded utterly unbothered, as though the whole situation barely concerned her. “You’ve got some nerve talking to me like that p>
“Why shouldn’t I p>
Her defiance caught him off guard, and for a moment he simply stared before rolling up his sleeves, his leather jacket shifting with the motion. “Go on, say that again if you’re brave enough p>
Sensing things were about to escalate, Kailey felt a headache coming on and quickly stepped between them. “That’s enough. Sir, you say my cousin took fifty thousand from you — if that’s true, show proof. As for your so-called emotional damages, you’ll need a real explanation. Without one, what you’re doing could be considered extortion p>
He let out a mocking laugh and held her gaze. “I said what I said. What exactly do you plan to do about it?” He clearly didn’t think a young woman like Kailey could intimidate him.
“I’ll call the police,” Kailey replied in a level voice.
𝗗іs𝘤𝗈𝗏𝖾r ոе𝘄 𝗌to𝗿іеs 𝗈𝘯 ѕ.c𝗈𝘮
He went quiet.
Kailey held his gaze and reached for her phone. “If my cousin actually took your money — whether it’s fifty thousand or five hundred thousand — we won’t refuse to pay. But if there’s any doubt, the police can settle it for us.” As she actually began dialing, the look on his face shifted.
“Wait!” he snapped, his glare darting between Kailey and Dagmar, eyes full of resentment. “I’m not scared of a fight, but I’m just having bad luck today. Twenty thousand. That’s not even everything I spent buying her gifts p>
Kailey glanced over at Dagmar, who wore a look of contempt but said nothing. “Fine. I’ll give you the money.” She completed the transfer, and the man stormed off, grumbling curses as he went.
With the confrontation over, the other diners, realizing the excitement had ended, drifted back to their meals — though some looked visibly disappointed.
Dagmar stretched out her legs and shot Kailey a faint, almost mocking smile. “Why step in for me? Don’t expect me to thank you p>
“You don’t have to be grateful,” Kailey answered evenly. “Honestly, I might have done the same for a stranger.” Dagmar gave a dismissive snort and said nothing. “But in the end, we’re related, so I’m responsible for helping if I see you in trouble,” Kailey continued. “I get the feeling you don’t want to talk to me, so I’ll just call your father p>
At that, Dagmar’s face stiffened, and she quickly grabbed Kailey’s phone before she could dial. “Seriously? It’s either the police or my dad with you. Can’t you come up with anything else p>
Kailey said nothing, just watching her steadily.
Dagmar had never been on the receiving end of that kind of look before. Kailey wasn’t intimidating exactly, yet there was something undeniably commanding in her presence. “Fine!” Dagmar huffed, turning away in annoyance. “Say whatever you need to say — just leave my dad out of this p>
Kailey cast a quick glance at her phone still in Dagmar’s hand. The message behind it couldn’t have been clearer.
“Take it!” Dagmar handed the phone back.