Chapter 1069

Aidan cast a quick glance down at Tiana, who was struggling to get up from the ground, her body drenched in blood. He sneered with contempt. Even now, he had not used half of his true strength.

Jameson suddenly roared, “Everyone from the Rhodes family, follow me–protect our home and save Tiana!”

The few remaining guards and fighters from the Rhodes side rushed in without hesitation. However, they were nothing against Aidan, who had already entered a killing mindset. With every punch he threw, someone coughed up blood and collapsed to the ground in agony.

Tiana barely managed to stand, the world spinning around her. She forced out a shaky cry, “No… Don’t… Don’t throw your lives away! Jameson, take Lauren! Get her and Andrew out of here—run, now!”

However, Jameson’s voice was firm. “We live together, or we die together. Running is not an option.”

He turned to Andrew, his expression urgent. “Andy, take Lauren and go. Get back to Jayrodale. Don’t come near the capital again!”

Andrew shook his head. “Mr. Rhodes, you and your family should stand down. I don’t think leaving is necessary. Who wins or loses here… isn’t decided yet.”

Jameson froze, stunned by his calm. “You don’t understand! Tiana’s already fallen. The Rhodes family has no one left who can fight. Andrew, please. Take care of Lauren. Go!”

Tiana also screamed, shoving Andrew hard in the chest. “What are you doing, standing around?! Take Lauren and run, dammit! You little punk–I’d rather die than let Lauren get dragged into your mess. But now that death is right in front of us, I’ve made peace with it.”

She added, “She’s yours now. Go away with her–live your lives! But if you ever hurt her, I swear–even in death–I’ll make you pay!”

Her desperate, angry words hit everyone like a gut punch. Even the Rhodes survivors, watching hopelessly, felt a sting behind their eyes.

If Tiana could not win, then who else could stand a chance?

Kenny shouted, voice filled with fury. “Mr. Haywood Senior, you can’t let them escape! Especially Andrew–whatever happens, that bastard dies!”

Aidan let out a cold laugh. “I only agreed to help you take the family seat. Your personal grudges? Settle them yourself. Right now, I’m a little more interested in playing with Tiana. I’d like to enjoy the charms of a married woman!”

As he advanced, he laughed like a demon, and no one from the Rhodes family could stop him.

Jameson threw himself forward and blocked Aidan’s path.

Aidan kicked him in the stomach, sending him flying as blood gushed out of his mouth. Yet, even as he flew back, Jameson latched onto Aidan’s leg and refused to let go.

Tiana screamed, “Jameson, let go! Don’t do this! Do you want to die?!”

Jameson gave a broken, bloody smile. “Tiana, do you remember what I said on our wedding day? You always thought I was weak. Maybe you even looked down on me. But you’re my wife, and I’ll protect you.”

“If nothing else, I’ll die trying.”

Tears poured down Tiana’s cheeks, full of love and sorrow. She choked out, “You fool… I… I love…”

Andrew’s voice cut through the chaos just then, dry and irritated. “Okay, can the two of you stop with the cringe declaration right now? I already said this—Mr. Rhodes, take your people and stand down. I’ll handle this.

“And Mrs. Rhodes, come on. At your age? You really think this is the time for a romcom monologue?”

Jameson and Tiana both froze, speechless.

Instead of running, he was lecturing them. Had he completely lost his mind?

Aidan glanced at the approaching Andrew, barely hiding his disdain.

He scoffed, “Little brat, if you don’t want to die, then listen to them and get the hell out of here. The farther, the better. But if you dare ruin my good mood… I’ll grind your bones to dust!”

Andrew smiled casually. Then, without another word, his pace suddenly exploded into motion.

With a crack like a whip, he launched into a sweeping roundhouse kick that tore through the air—aimed straight at the top of Aidan’s skull.