Chapter 178  Andrew said earnestly, “Of course I’d come when you’re in danger. I’d walk through fire fort you,”  Lauren suddenly felt overwhelmed with emotion and burst into tears. “Andrew, you’re such a jerk! Turn around–I won’t let you see me cry. And just so you know, I’m not crying because of you!”  Andrew was uncharacteristically flustered, having never seen this softer, more emotional side of Lauren before.  “I hate seeing people being all lovey–dovey in front of me. Since you dared to come, I’ll kill you first and let this girl die of heartbreak!” Tracia spat before laughing maniacally.  “Perfect! I was planning to kill you anyway,” Andrew replied, his eyes turning ice–cold.  Then, Tracia lunged forward, curling her hands as she clawed at Andrew with lightning speed. The air whistled with the ferocity of her attacks, her movements almost too fast to follow.  ‘Be careful, Andrew! She’s a hidden force master,” Lauren warned anxiously, wiping  tears.  away her  Andrew remained calm. To ordinary people, a hidden force martial artist of Tracia’s level might seem invincible, but to him, she was nothing.  “Ms. Rhodes is my friend, and I blame myself for not showing up earlier, making her cry. So… you can die now.”  As the words left his mouth, Andrew moved like an enraged dragon, his fist punching forward with devastating power.  Tracia felt the force of the blow before it even landed. It was not just a punch coming at her, but rather like being charged by a savage beast that could easily crush her frail body to dust.  “Shit! This kid is a skilled martial artist!” Just as Tracia cursed, an excruciating pain overwhelmed her.  Her claw–like hands were strong enough to tear through metal, yet they were shattered instantly as Andrew broke her fingers one by one. However, he did not stop there, continuing his attack until his punch slammed into her chest.  The impact was so powerful that it caved in Tracia’s chest and burst through her back in a gory explosion. She coughed up blood and pieces of her internal organs as she flew backward, crashing into a tree trunk before sliding to the ground like a rag doll.  “H–How is this possible? You’re not just any martial artist… Your strength is incredible. Could you be…” Terror filled Tracia’s eyes as she mumbled.  Despite being a hidden force martial artist, Tracia almost died to this unassuming young man’s punch. A shocking realization hit her, but it was already too late. She coughed up one  +25 BONUS  Chapter 18  final gush of blood before dying, her eyes frozenwide with fear.  Lauren stood there in shock, unable to move. Tracia was a highly skilled martial artist the Rhodes family had spent a fortune hiring. Yet, Andrew had killed her with frightening ease.  Lauren stared at Andrew with a mix of awe and fear. When he approached her, she finally found her voice. “You’ve saved me again. 1 don’t know how I can ever thank you.”