Chapter 456
The news spread like wildfire through Jayrodale. Many unfortunate creditors with outstanding debts from the Northern District rushed to Madblade Martial Academy’s doors, demanding their money back.
“Dean, pay up!”
“Dean, you’re Atlas’s senior and the Northern District’s second-in-command. If you pay, you can join him six feet under!”
“Give us our money back, you crook!”
Large red banners were unfurled at the academy’s entrance as angry crowds gathered, hurling insults.
The academy remained unfazed as students came and went, completely ignoring the protesters while luxury cars continued pulling up to the entrance.
The academy’s response was simple: “Want your money? Ask the Northern District or the dead Atlas. Madblade Martial Academy never defaults on payments, and we won’t tolerate these circus acts.”
Soon, a Volkswagen Beetle pulled up to the academy’s entrance, and two striking figures stepped out—Christina and Aspen. The creditors immediately swarmed around them.
“Ms. Christina, you must be here to collect from Dean too! Please help us get justice!”
“Ms. Christina, you’re Jayrodale’s most respected female CEO. Please have mercy and help us get our money back!”
“Madblade Martial Academy is too arrogant—they don’t even see us as human beings. Please, Ms. Christina and Ms. Aspen, stand up for us!”
Christina frowned, reluctant to get involved in matters that did not concern her. However, Aspen smiled and said, “Everyone, rest assured. I’ll speak up for anyone who has legitimate claims against the Northern District.”
The creditors showered Aspen with praise and respect. “Ms. Aspen truly lives up to her family name—her compassion is like that of a saint!”
“With Ms. Aspen’s education and status backing us, we’ll definitely get our money back!”
“From now on, if Ms. Aspen ever needs help in Jayrodale, just say the word!”
“Aspen, we might not even get our billion back, let alone help these people,” Christina warned. “Are you sure you want to stick your neck out like this?”
Aspen smiled confidently and replied, “No, Christie, you’ve got it wrong. Having more people gives us leverage against Madblade Martial Academy. These people are victims, and while I’m not really here to help them, simple folks like these are always the easiest to use.”
“What if Madblade Martial Academy still refuses to pay?” Christina asked, feeling uncomfortable with the situation.
Aspen scoffed, “They’ll have no choice but to pay, or at least hand over Dean. If Andrew and Lauren could get back Rhodes Corporation’s 60 million, why can’t I get my money back?”