Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 64

Chapter 64 Andrew smirked .

Eighth degree black belt ? Is that supposed to impress me ? Francesca gritted her teeth at his ignorance .

Harvey had been one of the top young fighters in Jayrodale even before going abroad , training in martial arts since he was a kid .

Sure , Andrew had taken down South Citys Bobby , but Harvey was in a different league altogether .

Dexter taunted from the mat , Are you that scared , kid ? Dont worry , I wont humiliate you too badly just enough to send you crawling home like a dog ! Francesca pleaded desperately , Please , Andrew , even if you get beaten , take it like a man .

Dont embarrass Lauren and me .

Do you want Lauren to seem inferior to Christina ? Andrew sighed , already feeling annoyed .

Nonetheless , he gave in and stepped up to the stage with a relaxed stride .

He looked at Dexter and said , Since accidents can happen , lets take things easy and have a friendly match .

Dexter was caught off guard by his remark , but he quickly burst out laughing .

Youre asking for mercy before we even start ? You really are a coward ! Harvey turned to Christina with a smile .

Christie , didnt you say Andrew was quite skilled and had saved you before ? He seems rather different now .

Hes clearly frightened .

Christina sighed quietly , unsure how to respond .

She had seen Andrew fight impressively before , but it seemed like he was no match with a skilled opponent like Dexter .

Francesca stomped hard , her face twisted with frustration .

Andrew , youre seriously pathetic ! Before even throwing a punch , youre already asking to take it easy ? What was the point of talking tough just now ? Dexter let out a battle cry and launched into a flying kick .

Andrews casual stance and apparent lack of defense filled him with contempt .

He planned to knock this nobody off the mat and break a few ribs .

Go to hell ! Dexter shouted , aiming a powerful kick at Andrews chest .

Instead of following through with his punch , Andrew suddenly struck downward .

There was a crack as his fist hit Dexters thigh , bringing tears to the mans eyes .

Before Dexter could curse , Andrews hand whipped across his face repeatedly .

With blood streaming from his nose and mouth , Dexter staggered backward and tumbled off the mat .

Francesca , Christina , and the other women screamed in shock .

The medical staff rushed in to carry away Dexter , who sported a swollen and bloody face .