"Mr. Lloyd, I assure you this matter will be resolved satisfactorily," Mark declared earnestly.

His deferential tone stunned everyone, including Christina. She could not believe the mayor's unusually respectful attitude toward Andrew.

Andrew remained unfazed. "Mr. Thatcher, you'd better give me an explanation for this. If not, breaking his hand will be the least of my actions."

Mark inwardly cursed Nelson's stupidity. Of all the people to provoke, this fool had to pick someone even he him