Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 109

Chapter 109 +25 BONUS Marks commanding presence filled the air as he demanded , Whats going on here ? Nelson pointed accusingly at the Stevens family .

Mr.

Thatcher , when I denied Stevens Corporations loan request , they turned violent .

Ms , Stevens even tried to blackmail me with a setup ! Marks expression darkened as he turned his cold gaze toward the Stevens family .

Is this true ? Christina spoke up firmly , Mr.

Thatcher , thats not what happened at all .

This man abused his position and tried to take advantage of me , so I defended myself .

Nelson gestured at his injuries .

Youre the CEO of Stevens Corporation , yet you dare lie to the mayors face ? Look at my injuries this is what her thug did to me when I refused her advances ! Marks eyes narrowed as he took in Nelsons visibly broken hand .

Fury overtook him .

Officers , arrest the Stevens family immediately ! Who gave you the right to assault someone ? The Stevens family members trembled with fear , but Christina pleaded , Mr.

Thatcher , please let me explain ! Explanations dont matter breaking someones hand demands punishment , Mark declared coldly .

Christie , wheres Harvey ? Irene asked frantically .

Call him to explain everything to Mr.

Thatcher ! Christinas heart raced .

Harvey should have arrived by now , so what was taking him so long ? Leroy suddenly pointed at Andrew .

Mr.

Thatcher , hes the one who did it not us ! Yes , thats right ! Irene jumped in eagerly .

If youre going to arrest anyone , arrest him .

We had nothing to do with it ! Christina was angered by their antics .

Mom , how can you say that ? Andrew was protecting me ! Irene retorted , Christie , this isnt the time to defend him ! He hit Mr.

OConnor , not us .

Lets clear our name first ! Im sorry , but I wont be that heartless , Christina said , standing her ground .

Mr.

Thatcher , if you must arrest someone , arrest me .