Chapter 55: Extortion

"I knew you would come see me," Catherine was saying, her voice dripping with malice. "After all these years, I am back again, like a plague." Jennifer looked at her, feeling a deep feeling of hate for the woman in front of her. "I heard you are working at a big company now in the capital," Catherine continued, her eyes gleaming with a sinister light. "Oh, you know a lot," Jennifer said sarcastically, her voice laced with venom. "It's a deal... if you give me the 400 thousand dollars I demand from you... I would let you go on with your life," Catherine said, flashing an evil smile. Jennifer looked on with disdain, her mind racing with anger and frustration. After all, if you didn't steal from me, all these wouldn't be happening. So agree to my terms, and your story won't be spread around your company," Catherine added, her voice cold and detached. Jennifer looked at her, wondering if Catherine thought she was a fool who would just give her that kind of money. Jennifer le