The blow pushed me backward, and I bumped into Sasha. She grabbed both my arms and helped me stand upright. Once she saw I no longer needed her help, she stood before me.
I couldn't believe I was experiencing this for the second time in a place I considered safe. The aftermath of her blow began to take effect as my cheek throbbed. The punch was so strong. She must have exerted all her strength when she threw her fist.
"You scammer! Ignorant blackmailer!" the woman shouted. She looked at Sasha. "Who are you? Move aside! I need to teach this ignorant woman a lesson!"
"I didn't scam or blackmail you. It wasn't me who exposed your crime, but someone else," I retorted without flinching. "If you want to teach someone a lesson, go to him."
"Give me back my money! You've broken the agreement,
