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.

Despite his stubbornness, he knew better than to delay further.

Hastily, he scrambled up and wrote out a check. Alexis took it with a nonchalant command for him to leave, and the man left in a huff.

She then pressed the intercom to summon her assistant.

The assistant came in.

“What can I do for you, Miss Fowler?"

Alexis handed her the check and instructed, “Contact Mrs. Duffy and deliver this to her. As for the rest, let's not bring it up again."

The assistant seemed puzzled.

“Why do this? Mrs. Duffy probably hates you the most right now."

Alexis responded confidently, "I know, but nobody turns down free money. Just send it over."

The assistant nodded in understanding and left, closing the door behind her.

Alexis then moved to the pool table and began playing snooker.

Noticing Leonel still in the room, she asked, “Hey, why are you still here?"

He approached her, removing his jacket.