Chapter 76
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Francesca exploded with anger. “Juan, what did Andrew ever do to you? Besides hiding behind your father’s reputation, bullying seems the only thing you’re good at!”
Juan flashed a smug grin. “I just can’t stand that guy. What makes him so special that all the girls fawn over him? What does he have that I don’t?”
Lauren let out a cold laugh. “You’re not even in the same league as him!”
“Everyone’s talking about how Ms. Rhodes has fallen for some pretty boy. I didn’t believe it at first, but now it’s pretty obvious. Given how head over heels you are, you must’ve done everything in the books with him.”
Juan spoke as he looked Lauren up and down with a shameless grin. While he would not dare mess with the Rhodes family, he figured he could easily handle some guy who was just living off others.
Lauren’s face flushed with anger and shame at his crude remarks. Before she could react, Andrew stepped forward.
“Ms. Rhodes, let me handle this.”
Francesca quickly warned, “Andrew, don’t be reckless! His father is one of Jayrodale’s crime lords. Even the most powerful families are wary of Tony’s influence!”
Juan boasted, “You hear that? Since you can’t touch me, get on your knees and beg.” Andrew calmly asked, “How does East Side Tony’s power compare to South City’s Dylan?”
“The four crime lords of Jayrodale are roughly equal in strength,” Lauren explained, wondering why Andrew would ask such a question.
Andrew walked toward Juan. “Your biggest mistake was disrespecting Ms. Rhodes, so…”
Juan crossed his arms mockingly. “So, what are you going to do about it? Hit me? Come on, my head’s right here! Go ahead, you coward!”
He leaned his head forward provocatively, daring Andrew to make a move, fully confident that he would not.
Meanwhile, the onlooking gang members snickered, certain that Andrew was about to get destroyed by Juan. They thought it was unfair that none of Jayrodale’s socialites ever spared Juan a smile, yet Andrew was getting all the attention despite being known as a freeloader.
Francesca pleaded, “Lauren, you should stop Andrew from doing something stupid. Juan may be scum, but he’s Tony’s only son. Even someone like Harvey has to put up with this jerk. Andrew can’t win this fight!”
Lauren smiled confidently. “I couldn’t stop Dr. Lloyd even if I wanted to. Fran, stop worrying. He’s far more capable than you can imagine!”
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Chapter 76
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“Come on, pretty boy! Hit me! But if you lay a finger on me, you and your family are all toast!” Juan taunted.
This threat had always worked for Juan. Even the elite of Jayrodale, like Harvey, would not dare touch him. After all, he was Tony’s only son and no one would dare try anything against him.
Nonetheless, Andrew was not Harvey, and he was happy to accept Juan’s invitation. “Don’t worry. I won’t leave a scratch on you… I’ll just leave you half–dead!”
With lightning speed, Andrew’s knee shot up and slammed into Juan’s face.
