Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 1001

Quinton's aggressive and domineering voice thundered through the air—he was practically roaring. However, the very next second, he awkwardly realized that Harvey had already stopped bullying the Stevens family before he got there.

Now, Harvey was standing off to the side, looking sheepish and awkward.

Irene and Leroy were in bad shape—one had passed out cold, and the other was bawling their eyes out. Only Christina was still standing. She looked up at Quinton but did not say a word.

Still, the cold indifference and mockery in her eyes were impossible to miss.

Quinton's heart sank. Did Christina see through him? Could she tell this was all just an act?

He refused to believe it, knowing he had to do something fast to fix this. Thankfully, he was quick on his feet. He kept his face cold and serious, stormed over to Harvey, and slapped him hard across the face.

Harvey was stunned, then instantly furious. They agreed this whole thing was just for show, but now Quinton had the nerve to actually slap him for real.

"Harvey, that slap was a lesson on behalf of the Weller family," Quinton said coldly. "Now take your people and get out of here. If you ever mess with Ms. Stevens or her family again, next time it won't just be a slap!"

Christina, whether genuinely grateful or just pretending, responded calmly, "Thanks for stepping in, Mr. Wright."

Quinton smiled and said, "Christie, from now on, just call me Winston, alright? Since you're coming with me to Blumedale to start fresh, your problems are my problems now. Don't worry. With me around, nobody will dare lay a finger on the Stevens family again!"

Suddenly, a sharp, sarcastic round of applause rang out, breaking the moment.

Quinton turned and snorted. "Andrew, what the hell are you clapping for?"

Andrew smiled coolly. "Oh, nothing. Just thought your whole 'heroic' act was pretty damn cringe. I mean, she was nearly beaten to death, and then you decided to show up looking like a knight in shining armor? Don't you think you were just a bit late to the show?"

Quinton cursed him silently, 'Damn Andrew and his big mouth!'

Nonetheless, he kept his tone even as he replied, "I have no idea what you're trying to say. I came here to save Christie and her family, not to show off."

Andrew raised a brow. "Really? Because to me, it kinda looked like you hired Harvey to beat them up just so you could come swooping in and play the hero."