Chapter 599

The students of the Madblade Martial Academy helped Rodney to his feet and brought him over to Andrew.

Ivan clasped his hands in gratitude and said, “Mr. Lloyd, thank you for saving Mr. Sanford.”

During the fight, Gordon had suddenly retreated halfway through, which left Ivan with mixed emotions. Though part of him struggled to believe that Andrew had actually managed to suppress Gordon, the fact that Gordon fled spoke volumes about Andrew’s strength–a level far beyond what Ivan could hope to match.

Andrew waved dismissively. “No need for thanks. Is Rodney all right?”

Rodney struggled to open his eyes, his voice weak but clear. “Thank you, Andrew, for saving my life. That pill you gave me was incredible. Aside from the serious external injuries, the internal wounds that hunchback inflicted on me feel almost fully healed!”

Andrew shook his head, half annoyed. “That pill wasn’t just incredible–it was invaluable. You gave me a tray of gold bars; I gave you your life back. Seems like a fair trade, doesn’t it?”

Rodney forced a wry smile, even though his face was pale. “Fair? That’s more than fair!”

For Rodney, any lingering resentment or grudges against Andrew had vanished entirely. Instead, he felt nothing but genuine gratitude. If it weren’t for Andrew stepping in, Aspen might really have crushed his little Rodney.

While Rodney wasn’t afraid to stand up to Aspen–even at the cost of his life–if she had truly destroyed his ability to have children, his life would have lost all meaning.

If he could go back, Rodney thought, he wouldn’t just send one tray of gold bars to Andrew. He would have sent five trays and established a deeper bond of friendship.

Though Rodney was infamous as one of Jayrodale’s Four Most Eligible Bachelors and had committed his fair share of questionable deeds, he possessed an unyielding spirit–a rare trait among martial artists. No matter the pain, no matter the humiliation, he refused to bow his head easily.

It was this trait that had caught Andrew’s attention. Rodney was no ordinary playboy. He had a backbone that deserved respect. Now, Rodney viewed Andrew with the same admiration he once reserved for his father, Vince Sanford.

As the students of the Madblade Martial Academy helped Rodney leave, Aspen crossed her arms and smirked coldly. “Rodney, you might’ve survived today, but once Mr. Woods recovers, I’m going to wipe your academy off the map.”

Ivan furrowed his brow. “Aspen, you’ve gone too far. Don’t think Mr. Woods has us completely outmatched just because Mr. Sanford Senior is still training in seclusion.”

Aspen sneered. “Too far? Compared to the humiliation I’ve suffered, razing your academy and taking Rodney’s life isn’t nearly enough.”

Turning to her group, she said, “Let’s go, Christie.”

Christina glanced at Andrew with a cold expression. “Andrew, luck may have saved you today, but it won’t last forever. You should really think about apologizing to Aspen and returning the money you owe. Maybe then you’ll stand a chance at survival.”

Aspen’s eyes narrowed, her voice filled with venom. “Money means nothing to me now. What I want is revenge—to see anyone who crosses me utterly destroyed.”

Hearing this, Andrew’s expression darkened. “I was going to let you leave quietly, but since you won’t stop, it seems the Stevens family really needs a lesson.”

His tone turned sharp as he ordered, “Natasha, Dylan, lock the doors to the Moonlit Apothecary!”

Dozens of underground enforcers stormed into position, following Dylan and Natasha’s command to block the Stevens family members from leaving.