"Aspen's a proud woman who thinks highly of herself. You're dead meat for daring to violate her," Andrew remarked casually, killing time while waiting for Francesca.

Rodney sneered. "If that woman doesn't know her place and dares to cause trouble again. I'll do more than just touch her next time."

Andrew delivered another slap, not too hard, but enough to make Rodney stumble forward.

"Andrew, stop hitting me! I'm warning you—don't push your luck!" Rodney shouted, his anger masking his fear