Chapter 2010
Veronica said, “Not only will Andrew survive, but he’ll wipe out your entire Driscoll family, and you along with it.”
Mia’s voice turned icy. “You’re dreaming! The Driscoll family is fully mobilized and waiting for him. If he dares to come, he’ll die for sure.”
She scoffed and added, “I can see through you. You’re hoping I’ll kill you so Andrew can fight without worrying about you. But don’t worry, Victoria, I’m not killing you yet. I’m going to use you to make Andrew kneel and take his own life. I’ll use his head to honor Franklin.”
Victoria’s smile faded as she spoke softly. “If you try that, I promise you’ll die horribly. Back then, you weren’t even worthy to carry my shoes. Even without my martial skills, I still see you as nothing more than trash!”
Mia’s eyes blazed with rage, and she raised her hand to strike again, only for Victoria to spit in her face.
She mocked, “Bitch, you really think you’re something special? Back then, you were just a used-up whore that Franklin didn’t want, so you got passed down to Maurice. Maurice is just a pathetic fool who got completely played by you and Franklin. But I don’t care about that. I will tell you that Andrew is the son of that man from years ago. If anything happens to him in Gabo Creek, you, the Driscoll family, and anyone connected to you will all die.”
Mia froze mid-swing, her hand stiff in the air. “What did you say? Andrew is connected to that man? Victoria, you think I’ll believe that?”
Victoria scoffed. “Andrew Lloyd. Reginald Lloyd. Same last name. And I’ll tell you more… Andrew is from the Lloyd royal family in Chetvine. You stupid bitch, you’ve messed with the wrong person!”
Mia’s entire body began trembling uncontrollably. Her mind felt like it had been struck by lightning. “N–No way! T-This is impossible! Impossible! Victoria, you must be lying! You bitch, you’re just making this up to deceive me!”
Her voice cracked as she tried to step forward and strangle Victoria.
Yet, Victoria did not even move. She just stared at Mia calmly. “Don’t believe me? Then you can kill me right now and see what happens. Let’s see if Andrew will go on a killing rampage for me and slaughter every single one of you, including your precious son, Joe.”
She continued, “Franklin’s already finished, and now your hope is in Joe, isn’t it? Whatever you do to me now, Andrew will do to Joe later. Don’t believe me? Go ahead and try.”
Mia’s thoughts were a chaotic mess. She asked hesitantly, “Andrew… is really Reginald’s son?”
Victoria smirked. “What’s wrong? Scared now? Back then, Franklin learned a few moves from Reginald and was so thrilled he nearly dropped to his knees in worship. Maurice followed him around like a loyal dog, calling him respectfully at every turn. And you, Mia, weren’t even fit to carry his shoes. Now you dare treat his son like this? I can already imagine what Reginald will do to you if he comes back to Gabo Creek.”
Mia suddenly shouted at the top of her lungs, “Shut up! Just shut your mouth! Victoria, I won’t believe a single word that comes out of your mouth!”
Though she claimed not to believe it, her hands no longer dared to touch Victoria. Caution had taken over.
Mia was already afraid. She was not scared of Andrew himself, but she did not know the truth of his connection to Reginald. That name was taboo for her, Franklin, and Maurice.
Seeing Mia back down, Victoria let out a subtle breath of relief. When it came to cunning, this woman was leagues beneath her. She could not afford to get hurt, not when Andrew’s coming battle depended on her survival. She refused to be the reason he was distracted.