Chapter 466
Andrew chuckled. "Relax, your head’s too hard, and honestly, I don’t enjoy slapping it—my hand’s starting to hurt. Just have Dean repay all the money owed to those creditors. They worked hard for that money in the Northern District and deserve to be paid.”
“Fine, whatever,” Rodney muttered reluctantly, and Andrew left with Francesca, confident the debt would be settled.
Outside the academy, the creditors were still lingering, many of them nursing injuries from earlier confrontations. They were cursing Madblade Martial Academy bitterly when Andrew called out, “Everyone, listen up! Madblade Martial Academy has agreed to repay your money—go collect it!”
“Are you serious?” asked one portly businessman, excitement rippling through the crowd. “I just spoke with Rodney, and he wouldn’t dare refuse,” Andrew replied with a smile, “Go on in.”
However, the creditors hesitated, still traumatized by their earlier treatment and doubting this stranger’s influence.
“How ridiculous. Given Rodney’s character, do you really expect us to believe he’d listen to you?”
The Stevens beauties emerged from around the corner, with Aspen wearing fresh clothes and a cold smile.
Andrew glanced at her calmly. “Believe what you want.
Christina suddenly stepped forward to address Francesca. “Ms. Aicker, thank you for helping us earlier. I’ll come to thank the Aicker family personally another day.”
“Ms. Stevens, I just couldn’t stand Rodney’s disgusting behavior,” Francesca replied, shaking her head. “But honestly, I wasn’t the one who saved you."
Both Aspen and Christina looked puzzled. “If not you, then who?”
“It was Andrew,” Francesca said, pointing to him. She knew her own status and the Aicker family’s influence were not enough to make Rodney back down, but she had seen how Rodney trembled before Andrew.
The Stevens beauties were clearly surprised by this revelation. “I don’t believe Andrew would help me, nor that he has the power to do so,” Christina said coldly, unable to imagine how a mere hospital deputy chief could intimidate Rodney.
Francesca felt annoyed at Christina’s ingratitude, but Andrew just smiled. “Let it go, Fran. Let’s leave.”
At that moment, Dean emerged from the academy and politely announced, “Everyone, please come in. We’ll verify all contracts and bills and settle every debt from the Northern District.”
The creditors were stunned by his sudden change of tone. Some even teared up, overwhelmed by the unexpected kindness. For these struggling business owners, recovering their money meant their nightmare was finally over.
One of them, barely holding back tears, said gratefully, “Thank you, Mr. Lloyd. Thank you for standing up for us.” His words opened the floodgates. The other creditors quickly chimed in, showering Andrew with heartfelt gratitude.
Andrew smiled and waved it off. “Don’t mention it. Just go collect your money and head home to rest up."
Christina and Aspen stood in stunned disbelief, watching as these people bowed and smiled respectfully to Andrew. Had he really convinced Rodney to repay the money?
Christina’s confidence wavered as she watched the scene. Seeing the deference from both the creditors and Madblade Martial Academy’s staff toward Andrew left her deeply shaken. She wondered just how powerful Andrew truly was.