Chapter 452

By that logic, Rodney was about as formidable as a mere ant compared to Andrew’s capabilities.

“Mr. Sanford, do we still need your permission to reclaim our 60 million now?” Andrew asked with a subtle smirk.

Rodney’s face twitched at the question. The thought of someone needing his permission would have been understandable before, but now it made his heart race.

He gritted his teeth and said, “Mr. Lloyd, your martial prowess is truly admirable, and the Madblade Martial Academy respects your skill. Dean, return the 60 million we owe to Rhodes Corporation.”

Dean was already terrified out of his mind. He could not even beat Jerry, who had nearly died at Ivan’s hands, and Ivan had just been thoroughly defeated by Andrew.

The comparison made Dean realize he was not even in the same league as Andrew.

“J–Just a moment… I’ll transfer the money right away!” Dean stammered, offering no resistance this time.

The hundreds of martial arts students had lost their fighting spirit, too afraid to even make a sound. Only fellow martial artists could truly comprehend how terrifying Andrew was to have thrown Ivan off the ring so effortlessly.

Once Lauren confirmed the 60 million had been transferred, she gestured to leave. “Let’s go!” Jerry, looking ashen, managed a bitter smile and said, “Miss, Mr. Lloyd, I won’t be returning to headquarters. I need to go back to Rhodes residence to recover.”

Lauren nodded sympathetically at his severe injuries and replied, “Go ahead, Jerry. Since you were injured on company business, Mom will surely provide you with the best medicine for recovery.”

“I failed by not heeding Mr. Lloyd’s warning, and I don’t deserve Mrs. Rhodes‘ medicine,” Jerry said, shaking his head. “Whether these injuries heal or not, they’ll serve as a lifelong lesson.”

Andrew spoke calmly, “Your injury is in the energy core area, one of a warrior’s vital points. It needs immediate treatment, or it could end your martial arts career.”

“Your words ring true, Mr. Lloyd. If only I had listened sooner,” Jerry responded bitterly.

Andrew remained silent, showing no intention of helping Jerry recover. The man’s arrogance and previous hostility toward Andrew meant he saw no reason to help anyone beyond Lauren in the Rhodes family.

The elite Rhodes family bodyguards accompanying Jerry stood in shame, staying silent. Their previous contempt for Andrew had been replaced by the humbling realization that they were nothing more than clowns in comparison.

“Jerry, victory and defeat are part of a martial artist’s path. Go home and focus on your recovery,” Lauren said kindly before leaving for Rhodes Corporation with Andrew.

While 60 million was not an astronomical sum for Rhodes Corporation, recovering it from the remaining forces in the Northern District sent shockwaves through the company.

After all, few had believed Lauren could actually get the money back.