Chapter 459
Rodney’s smile turned cold. “So, you ladies aren‘ here to pay respect, but to collect a debt?”
“If that’s how you want to see it,” Aspen replied, finally turning to face him.
Christina said diplomatically, “Mr. Sanford, we had a billion–dollar deal with the Northern District. When Atlas met his unfortunate end, that money vanished. Since Dean is now with your academy, we’re hoping you can help us recover our investment.”
She explained the situation with a composed and respectful tone, assuming Rodney would act reasonably now that the facts were clear.
However, Rodney looked at her contemptuously and sneered, “They call you the Ice Queen CEO of Jayrodale, supposedly brilliant and beautiful. But I see you’re just a pretty face without any real substance.”
Christina’s face flushed with anger. “Mr. Sanford, what exactly are you implying?”
Rodney laughed coldly. “You marched in here with this mob demanding money. Do you really think the Madblade Martial Academy is some common establishment where anyone can walk in and make demands?”
Christina’s expression darkened. She had known this place would be trouble but had not expected Rodney’s attitude to be so openly hostile and crude.
“Mr. Sanford, you should be more careful with your words,” Aspen warned coldly.
Rodney turned his gaze toward her with a predatory smile. “Unlike those insignificant players. out there, I’m the heir of Madblade Martial Academy. I can say and do whatever I please in my domain.”
He leaned back, his smirk growing wider as his voice dripped with arrogance. “I can eat what I want, say what I want, and, most importantly, lick what I want.”
He chuckled darkly. “If you ladies want your billion dollars back, it’s simple–just put on some stockings and spend a night with me. Do that, and I’ll return every penny, no questions asked.” Rodney’s laughter echoed through the hall, crude and shameless, like a dog in heat. His crew, emboldened by his behavior, joined in with vile cheers.
“Mr. Sanford is the man! Two beauties at once, he’s surely living the dream!”
“Tonight’s your big night, Mr. Sanford! You get to explore two women at once. It doesn’t get better than this!”
“They’re both stunning beauties! Mr. Sanford, don’t forget to leave us some scraps after you’re done!”
The crude laughter
filled the room, leaving Aspen and Christina with anger and shame.
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Christina clenched her fists, her pride stung deeply. She despised anyone making jokes about her looks or body, but this was not her company or her territory–it was Rodney’s turf, and Madblade Martial Academy was not a place the Stevens family could afford to cross lightly.
Aspen’s voice turned colder than ice as she snapped, “Rodney, your filthy behavior is a disgrace to Madblade Martial Academy. You’re tarnishing your own reputation and dishonoring your martial heritage.”
