Chapter 439 Inside Madblade Martial Academy , hundreds of students were practicing martial arts with loud shouts .

They barely glanced at Lauren and Andrews group before turning away , displaying obvious arrogance and dismissal .

Lauren was unfazed by their attitude .

She explained , The students here are all from Jayrodales wealthy families .

Most of them are spoiled rich kids who couldnt succeed .

academically , so their families sent them here to learn martial arts .

Over time , theyve developed quite a superiority complex .

Andrew did not mind .

After all , it was natural for martial artists to have some attitude .

Whether it was looking down on others or being arrogant , this kind of temperament came with this lifestyle .

As long as they were not all talk and had no skill , he could tolerate their pride .

A young man in casual clothes approached them with a smile , his pale complexion suggesting a life of extravagance .

He was flanked by about four clearly skilled martial artists .

As he passed the practicing students , they all shouted in unison , Mr.

Sanford ! Please , skip the formalities .

We wouldnt want to frighten our guests ! Rodney Sanford , the heir of Madblade Martial Academy , said with exaggerated flair .

He stopped in front of Lauren with a smile .

Lauren , what a rare honor to have you visit our academy .

To what do we owe this pleasure ? Mr.

Sanford , please show some respect , Laurens face turned cold .

Rodneys eyes roamed over Laurens figure as he licked his lips .

I dont see anything inappropriate .

Everyone in Jayrodale knows I once pursued you .

Since you acknowledge its in the past , lets keep it that way , Lauren said coldly .

Ill be direct Im here with one request .

Please hand over Dean Mayer .

Rhodes Corporation has some business to discuss with him .

At these words , a tall , thin man with a dark complexion standing beside Rodney tensed visibly .

Andrew glanced at him , suspecting this was Dean , Atlas senior and Northern Districts second -in command .

What do you want with Dean ? Rodney frowned .

Rhodes Corporation has an outstanding 60 million dollar project payment with Northern District .

We hope Mr.

Mayer can settle this debt , Lauren stated bluntly .

Rodney snapped his fingers lazily .

Dean , theyre here to collect money from you .

The tanned faced elder stepped forward with a cold smile .

Mr.

Sanford is my master now .

Asking me for money is like asking Mr.

Sanford , and everyone knows he only collects debts- he never owes them ! +26 BONUS Chapter 439 Well said ! Rodney laughed .

Lauren , dear , you heard him .

Dean is under my protection now .

Asking him for money is like asking me for money .

His eyes gleamed with malice as he continued , Unless , of course , youre here to discuss a different kind of payment .noveldrama

Id empty my accounts if it meant having you as my bride .

What do you say ? Chapow 440