Chapter 14

Nicole hurriedly scrambled off the male stripper and quickly put on her clothes. The other strippers were equally flustered and unsure of what to do. Brandon's eyes reflected his fury as he slowly approached her. "B-Brandon… L-Let me explain…" Nicole stammered. She knew he lusted for her. So, forcing a smile, she wrapped her arms around Brandon's waist and ground against him. She just needed to sweet-talk him a little. Then, he would drop everything and believe her like he usually did. Nicole continued, "It's her fault for making the bet in the first place, so it's par for the course that she accepts her loss and follows through with the consequences. I didn't force her to leave. Please, believe me!" Brandon gently cupped her face as he intensely studied her. Nicole leaned into his touch and placed her hand over his. She believed he had fallen for her charms yet again. However, Brandon's hand suddenly dropped to her neck. He squeezed her neck forcefully. Nicole was in pain. She g