Chapter 2

2.

"Derek… please, stop."

Savannah sounded uncomfortable, let out a soft moan, and tried to pull away.

I was waiting for this.

I stepped forward, pressing my body firmly against her back.

"Doesn't the sign say I can experience being the boss if I pay? Perform well, and maybe I'll consider a permanent membership to help your sales."

She seemed genuinely swayed by that threat―or maybe it was the promise of money.

She stopped struggling and let me handle her however I wanted.

I stood behind her, watching her work through her tears while I toyed with her.

It felt incredible.

I wanted her to feel the same shame I felt all those years ago.

"Derek, someone is coming in. I know I was wrong back then. If you really want to take your anger out on me, just buy a membership. Then you can do whatever you want to me."

I looked toward the front.

A customer had indeed walked in, ruining the moment.

I didn't want to be seen, so I let her go.

I sat back down at a table and waited for my ramen, giving her thigh a firm stroke as she passed.

The silky feel of her stockings was a total killer.

Her body hadn't changed since college; in fact, she was even more curvaceous now.

There wasn't an ounce of extra fat on her waist, but her hips were perfectly shaped and firm to the touch.

After she served me, she went to take care of the other customer.

Did I think that little bit of trouble was enough to get my revenge?

Not a chance.

I finished my meal and went back to the kitchen.

"How much for the permanent membership? I want it."

I leaned in close to her ear, my voice dripping with malice.

"Once I pay, I'm going to punish you for every word you said to me back then."

Her face flushed, though I couldn't tell if it was from anger or the heat of the stove.

"Permanent membership is two hundred thousand dollars," she replied.

What?!

I was stunned.

This woman still thought she was made of gold!

Two hundred thousand was literally every cent I had saved from years of working.

Savannah glanced at me.

She was sharp; she immediately saw me hesitating over the price.

That submissive attitude vanished instantly.

She transformed back into the arrogant queen from college who called me a loser.

She lifted her chin, her eyes full of disdain.

"If you can't afford it, get out. I thought you'd made something of yourself, but you're still the same. Move!"

She shoved me aside with that same entitled tone she used years ago.

Rage blinded me.

I grit my teeth.

Fine. Two hundred thousand it is.

If it meant getting my dignity back and making her obey me, it was worth it!

I pinned her against the kitchen wall.

"Who says I don't have the money? I was just wondering if you're actually worth it. It's just two hundred grand. I'm in!"

I pulled out my phone and scanned her code on the spot.

I transferred the money in three separate transactions.

The moment the money hit her account, she lit up with a predatory smile.

She turned into a fawning servant, apologizing to me with eyes full of fake heat.

Now that she had my money, I saw the other customer leave.

I roughly hoisted her onto the table.

"I want my membership benefits. Right now."

She pushed me back gently.

"I already have another member scheduled for tonight. First come, first served, right? They're waiting. I have to go."

I laughed coldly.

"Busy girl, aren't you? When is it my turn?"

"The day after tomorrow. Come to the shop then, and I'll go home with you."

Her smile was pleading.

Since she had that sign up like a public contract, I figured she was telling the truth.

I decided to trust her and wait.

"Don't I get a free trial today? I am a permanent member, after all."

I grinned and spread my legs, determined to make her work for it.

Savannah understood.

She didn't act shy.

She locked the shop door and knelt on the floor in front of me...

Twenty minutes later, I let her go to her "night shift."

As the days passed, my heart was filled with a mix of anticipation and hate.

I planned exactly how I would break her.

I'd make sure she couldn't even get out of bed.

The day finally came for my membership benefits.

But Savannah was gone.

The ramen shop was locked tight.

Neighbors said it hadn't opened in two days.

I had been so busy at work I hadn't noticed.

Standing in front of that locked door, I realized I had been played.

She had vanished with my money!

I just gave her two hundred thousand dollars, and she bolted.

I felt a wave of regret so strong it made me sick.

I wanted to call the police, but the whole story would make me a laughingstock again.

I couldn't handle being the butt of the joke twice.

I spent the next few days hunting for any sign of her.

If I ever found that woman, I was going to make her pay.

The breakthrough came a week later.

Around 11 PM, my doorbell rang.

I opened it to find Savannah standing there, looking exactly like the woman I'd been hunting.

I snatched her by the arm and yanked her inside.

She gave me a sheepish smile.

"I'm here to fulfill my promise. I got held up by some business."