Chapter 379

The driver's smile froze instantly. "Bro, are you trying to cheat me out of my money?"

Frederick remained composed. "Sorry, but when dealing with thugs, sometimes you have to be a thug yourself."

With that, he grabbed Selene and got out of the car.

The driver followed suit, his tone turning menacing. "Damn it, I was being polite earlier! Don't think you can get away with this. We have people around here. If you ever step out again, we'll be watching you!"

As a good student, Selene had never encountered such a situation before. Her heart raced in fear. "Fred, let's just forget it. I'll pay the five hundred dollars. Consider it a lesson learned."

She didn't want her family to get involved with such shady characters. As she pulled out the bills from her purse, Frederick stopped her.

"Put your money away. If you give in now, they'll only come back stronger next time," Frederick advised sternly.

Normally, the money Selene received from home was just enough for her basic needs. She c