**Chapter 18: Consequences of Disobedience**

Hailey's eyes never left Jasmine's as she strode over to the bed, her movements deliberate and calculated. With a swift motion, she reached out and grasped Jasmine's wrist, pulling her towards the bed. Jasmine stumbled, her legs trembling beneath her, as Hailey threw her onto the mattress. The impact was sudden and jarring, and Jasmine let out a small cry as she bounced off the bed. Hailey's grip on her wrist remained firm as she spun Jasmine around, arranging her so that her butt faced her. Jasmine's face burned with humiliation as she felt Hailey's hot breath on her skin. With a deliberate slowness, Hailey raised her hands and began to press her thumbs into Jasmine's hips. The pressure was intense, and Jasmine cried out as pain and discomfort washed over her. She tried to shift away, but Hailey's grip was like a vice, holding her firmly in place. "Oh, you're already crying," Hailey said, her voice dripping with a cold, calculated pleasure. "I didn't even start yet." Jasmine's tears pricked at the corners of her eyes as she whimpered, trying to move away from Hailey's painful touch. But Hailey only pressed harder, her thumbs digging deeper into Jasmine's skin. As Jasmine struggled to breathe through the pain, she couldn't shake the feeling that she was completely at Hailey's mercy. Hailey seemed to be savoring the moment, her eyes gleaming with a ruthless intensity that made Jasmine's heart quail. "You're going to learn to obey me, Jasmine," Hailey said, her voice low and menacing. "And you're going to learn it the hard way." With that, Hailey began to apply even more pressure, her thumbs probing deep into Jasmine's hips. Jasmine's cries grew louder, echoing through the room as she begged for mercy. But Hailey just laughed, a cold, mirthless sound that sent shivers down Jasmine's spine.