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 .