Chapter 30 

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Harvey glanced at Andrew, shaking his head with a smile. “I apologize if my words offended you, Andrew. I simply meant that a lady from a prestigious family like Fran should be accompanied by a gentleman befitting her status”  Though not overtly insulting, Harvey’s words dripped with upper–class superiority and dismissiveness toward Andrew.  Andrew grinned. “I’m impressed. Also, didn’t you say earlier that you’d cover all expenses at Oakridge Club today?”  Harvey nodded, surprised by the question. “That’s right. Whatever you want to drink or do, it’s on me.”  “Well, since you offered, I’d be rude to refuse,” Andrew replied, his smile widening.  Harvey chuckled and walked away with Christina, not bothering to respond further. He had hoped to have some fun with this nobody, but Andrew did not even pique his interest.  Christina was already eager to leave. Her disappointment in Andrew had turned to disgust. It seemed he knew he could not compete with Harvey and was shamelessly trying to take advantage of him.  Francesca glared at Andrew.“You should be ashamed of yourself. How can you be so pathetic?”  Andrew shrugged. “What’s there to be ashamed of? He said I could do whatever I want, and he’d foot the bill.”  Francesca shook her head, too embarrassed to continue the conversation. Then, she saw Andrew stand up slowly, stretching. She frowned and asked, “What are you doing? You’re not really going to mooch off him, are you?”  Ignoring her, Andrew waved to Bobby at the next booth.  Bobby stood up with a menacing grin. you’d better lie low like the worthles  “You got lucky tonight, kid. Mr. Weller’s gone now, so loser you are.”  Andrew looked at him seriously. “You’re mistaken. You’re the one who’ll be crawling on all fours tonight. I told you to drink up for courage because I’m about to beat the shit out of you.” The crowd’s jaws dropped. They thought Andrew must have lost his mind to say such things.  Francesca felt her temples throbbing. It was not from the alcohol, but the frustration. She shouted, “Andrew, are you insane? Harvey just saved your ass, and now you’re picking a fight with Bobby?”  She could not understand how Andrew’s mind worked.  “Poor guy, Mr. Weller must have pushed him over the edge.”  12  +25 BONUS  Chapter 30  “Yeah, he probably can’t face living anymore and wants Bobby to end it quickly!”  “How sad. Seeing his girl with Mr. Weller was too much for him. He’s choosing suicide!” Some even started to pity Andrew, thinking Harvey’s presence had broken him. Meanwhile, Bobby looked at Andrew with mock sympathy. “You poor bastard. If you want to die so badly, I’ll make it quick for you!”  Andrew smiled and suddenly slapped Bobby across the face. The sound echoed through the room as Bobby, standing tall at 1.9 meters, spun a full 180 degrees before crashing to the floor.  The crowd rubbed their eyes in disbelief, certain they must have imagined it. On the other hand, Francesca’s mouth fell open in shock.  Only Bobby, lying on the ground and seeing stars, realized the gravity of the situation. He internally cursed himself for underestimating Andrew–he was much tougher than he looked.