Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 147

Chapter 147 Tony chuckled .

Of course , Mr.

Blackwood .

Even just having you here is worth every penny .

Even though he said that , his heart ached at the cost .

These martial arts masters had extraordinary skills but were also arrogant and greedy .

Each job they took was like an excuse to extort the clients , draining them dry with every outrageous demand .

Nonetheless , Tonys thoughts turned cold as he remembered the rumors circulating in Jayrodales underworld that he , the East Side crime lord , was a useless old man , and Juan was equally worthless .

Both father and son had been humiliated by some nobody , tarnishing the reputation of East Sides ruler .

The shame was simply unbearable , and Tony believed the only way to salvage his reputation was to eliminate Andrew .

By doing so , he would restore his image as the unshakable ruler of the East Side .

Just then , Christina was brought in .

Her face turned pale at the sight of the hundred plus thugs and the martial art masters seated at the front .

Ms.

Stevens is truly a rare beauty , Tony said with a twisted grin , his gaze lingering on her .

Even at my age , I cant help but feel tempted .

Mr.

Madden Senior , Stevens Corporation has never had any conflict with East Side .