Chapter 64
Andrew smirked. “Eighth–degree black belt? Is that supposed to impress me?”
Francesca gritted her teeth at his ignorance. Harvey had been one of the top young fighters in Jayrodale even before going abroad, training in martial arts since he was a kid.
Sure, Andrew had taken down South City’s Bobby, but Harvey was in a different league altogether.
Dexter taunted from the mat, “Are you that scared, kid? Don’t worry, I won’t humiliate you too badly–just enough to send you crawling home like a dog!”
Francesca pleaded desperately, “Please, Andrew, even if you get beaten, take it like a man. Don’t embarrass Lauren and me. Do you want Lauren to seem inferior to Christina?”
Andrew sighed, already feeling annoyed. Nonetheless, he gave in and stepped up to the stage with a relaxed stride.
He looked at Dexter and said, “Since accidents can happen, let’s take things easy and have a friendly match.”
Dexter was caught off guard by his remark, but he quickly burst out laughing. “You’re asking for mercy before we even start? You really are a coward!”
Harvey turned to Christina with a smile. “Christie, didn’t you say Andrew was quite skilled and had saved you before? He seems rather different now. He’s clearly frightened.”
Christina sighed quietly, unsure how to respond. She had seen Andrew fight impressively before, but it seemed like he was no match with a skilled opponent like Dexter.
Francesca stomped hard, her face twisted with frustration. “Andrew, you’re seriously pathetic! Before even throwing a punch, you’re already asking to take it easy? What was the point of talking tough just now?”
Dexter let out a battle cry and launched into a flying kick. Andrew’s casual stance and apparent lack of defense filled him with contempt. He planned to knock this nobody off the mat and break a few ribs.
“Christie, better call the medical office to prepare for a stretcher,” Harvey stated out of
disinterest.
Just then, a sharp smack echoed through the room, followed by a howl of pain.
On the mat, Dexter clutched his swollen face. “You bastard, how dare you hit me!”
“Watch your language,” Andrew warned. “Besides, I told you we should have a friendly match instead of going all out.”
Dexter exploded in rage. “You worthless piece of trash. If you want me to go easy on you, get on your knees!”
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Andrew shook his head. “If we’re not keeping it light, then let’s get this over with.”
He stepped forward and threw a straight punch at Dexter’s face.
“That’s not how taekwondo works. Go to hell!” Dexter shouted, aiming a powerful kick at Andrew’s chest.
Instead of following through with his punch, Andrew suddenly struck downward. There was a crack as his fist hit Dexter’s thigh, bringing tears to the man’s eyes.
Before Dexter could curse, Andrew’s hand whipped across his face repeatedly. With blood streaming from his nose and mouth, Dexter staggered backward and tumbled off the mat. Francesca, Christina, and the other women screamed in shock. The medical staff rushed in to carry away Dexter, who sported a swollen and bloody face.
