Chapter 78
Chapter 78
Francesca finally snapped out of her shock from witnessing Juan’s brutal defeat, her face filled with fear. She stuttered, “Y–You actually beat up Juan so mercilessly? Do you have any idea what-”
Andrew cut her off with a bored expression. “You’re going to say I’m in big trouble, right?”
“Isn’t that obvious?” Francesca exploded. “Don’t you know who Juan’s father is-”
Andrew interrupted again, “Of course I know. He just told us–his dad is some East Side Tony, supposedly a big deal or whatever.”
“Then why would you attack him?” Francesca demanded.
Andrew’s face darkened. “He was spouting filthy insults and harassing Ms. Rhodes. Should 1 have applauded him instead? Besides, I’ve dealt with Dylan’s people before, so what’s one more from East Side?”
Francesca turned to Lauren in desperation. “Lauren, this is serious trouble. This could bring Tony himself into it!”
“This is just a little scuffle between us young folks. If Tony gets involved, I won’t let Dr. Lloyd face this alone. The Rhodes, family isn’t afraid of Tony.”
Francesca was fuming. “Lauren, what are you thinking? Is this loser really worth all this trouble?”
“Of course!” Lauren replied matter–of–factly. “Dr. Lloyd stood up for me. Good men like him are rare these days.”
Francesca’s heart sank, realizing her friend was in too deep. She could not understand why Lauren would risk pitting the Rhodes family against Tony for some nobody.
Suddenly, thunderous footsteps echoed as hundreds of thugs stormed in. Francesca’s face went pale as she mumbled, “That’s Rocco Larsen, Tony’s second–in–command. This is bad.”
Lauren seemed equally troubled. She had not expected Juan’s men to show up so fast.
“Rocco, this piece of trash beat me up!‘ Juan screamed, pointing at Andrew through hist bruised, swollen face. “Break his limbs and hand him over so I can finish him off. I’ll make him wish he were dead!”
Rocco, a scary figure with a thick beard, glared at Andrew. “You’ve got some nerves touching Mr. Madden. Get on your knees and beg for forgiveness. That way, maybe Mr. Madden might let you keep your corpse in one piece.”
Lauren yelled, “Back off! East Side is getting too bold. Nobody’s touching him.”
Rocco’s face remained blank. “Ms. Rhodes, actions have consequences. Your pretty boy beat up Mr. Madden. Did you think this would end well?”
Chapter 78
“Juan started this with his vulgar comments,” Francesca argued. “Andrew wouldn’t have hit him otherwise.”
“Mr. Madden could’ve killed this nobody, and it wouldn’t have mattered,” Rocco mocked.
Francesca was furious. “You’re ridiculous!”
“Say what you like, but all I know is Mr. Madden Senior is furious after knowing Mr. Madden got beaten up. When he’s angry, people suffer–and boy, did you pick the wrong person to mess with.“
