Chapter 109  Marksmanding presence filled the air as he demanded, Whats going on here? Nelson pointed usingly at the Stevens family.


    Mr.


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


    Ms, Stevens even tried to ckmail 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 exin ! Exnations dont matter breaking someones hand demands


    punishment, Mark dered coldly


    Christie, wheres Harvey? Irene asked frantically.


    Call him to exin 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.


    This all started because of me.


    Nelson sneered.


    Oh, dont worry, Ms.


    Stevens.


    You and your little hero wont escape.


    No one.


    here will be walking away.


    Then, he quickly rushed over and pointed Andrew out from the crowd, afraid he might escape.


    Chapter 109 Marks eyes widened in surprise as he recognized Andrew.


    Mr.


    Lloyd, what are you doing here? Andrew stepped forward calmly and said, Mr.


    Thatcher, Im the one who struck him.


    If y youre going to arrest someone, arrest me .


    Marks demeanor shifted instantly.


    If Mr.


    Lloyd resorted to violence, he must have had good.


    reason.


    Stand down, everyone! With a wave of his hand, the officers immediately stepped back.


    The sudden change left everyone stunned.


    Just moments ago, Mark had been ready to make arrests.


    Yet, here he was, being remarkably understanding toward Andrew.


    Nelsonsposure cracked as he shouted desperately, Mr.


    Thatcher, its him! Hes the one who attacked me ! You cant just let him off! Marks cold re silenced him


    Are you trying to tell me how to do my job? Nelson froze, his instincts screaming that things were about to go terribly wrong.