Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren)

Chapter 21 Andrew was nowhere to be seen as Christina looked around.

Since youre not involved in this, get lost, you coward, Baldy snarled, kicking Shawn aside before turning his attention to Christina.

Ms.

Stevens, Mr.

Garner has his eye on that property.

Youre coming with us to sign it over.

Shawn crawled away, groveling, Thank you for your for your mercy.

Thank sparing me.

you, Mr.

Garner, for Internally, he cursed his terrible luck.

Jayrodales four districts were each controlled by a ruthless crime lord.

Dylan was the crime lord of the southerri area, with hundreds of loyal thugs at his command.

The Fields family was insignificant in comparison.

Shawn, theyre taking Christie ! Do something! Irene pleaded desperately.

Leroy joined in, begging, Shawn, I know you can figure this out.

Youre the Fields family heir

Dont you have connections? Shawns face darkened as he replied, I cant do anything.

When Mr.

Garner wants something

youd better hand it over Irene turned on him, furious.

Shawn, are you even human? You act so high and mighty, but youre nothing but a spineless coward!

Having just been beaten and suddenly insulted, Shawns expression twisted.

He spat venomously, Irene, you blind old hag

You deserve this! Your whole family deserves it.

I only got close to your family to get Christina in bed.

I couldnt care less about you idiots, Shawn continued, revealing his true nature.

H H How dare you ... Irene stammered, fuming with rage.

Leroy shouted, Shawn, youre despicable ! Shawn laughed coldly.

Insult me all you want.

Lets see how you protect Christina now.

Once Mr.

Garner gets his hands on her, shes done for His words sent chills down their spines ! Baldy grew impatient.

Ms.

Stevens, lets go

Were not known for being gentle.

Christina tried to hide her fear, keeping her face straight.

Im not going anywhere, and Im not giving up the property, she stated firmly.

Baldy chuckled, reaching for her chin.

I like feisty women.

After Mr.

Garners done with you, my boys and I will take our turgs.

His crude words made everyones skin crawl.

Youre disgusting! Christina snapped, slapping him hard across the face without thinking.

The sudden action stunned the group into silenc Shawn trembled, muttering, Its over. She hit one of Mr.

Garners men.

Not even God can save her now.

Irene desperately approached Baldy, pleading, lease, Ill give you money.

Dont hurt Christie take me instead! Shut up, you old hagnoveldrama

Id rather die than touch you, Baldy snarled, slapping Irene so hard she flew backward.

His eyes burned with rage as he focused on Christina.

You little bitch, youll regret not playing nice, he growled menacingly.

Christina stepped back, her face pale as she bluffed, Ive already called the cops.

Baldys cruel smile widened

By the time they show up, well have had our fun with you a hundred times over, you stuck up tease.

He raised his hand to strike Christinas beautiful face.

Many onlookers turned away, unable to watch

It seemed the beautiful CEO was about to face a terrible fate at the hands of these thugs.