Andrew's voice was cold. "Lionel, move a muscle, and I'll kill this idiot on the spot."

Lionel immediately backed off, breaking away from Phantom Eye. His eyes burned with rage as he spat, "Andrew, let Finley go, or the Hidden Dragons will never stop hunting you!"

Andrew did not respond with words. Instead, he stepped on Finley's hand—then pressed down, grinding his foot hard.

Finley yelped in pain. "Mr. Thurman, help me! Please, save me!"

His face turned red as veins bulged across his forehead. He screamed in agony, thrashing beneath Andrew's foot.

The Hidden Dragons members watched in horror, their scalps tingling. They all thought Andrew was brutal—no, he was downright ruthless.

Lionel's eye twitched as he roared, "Stop! Let him go! We'll back off—immediately!"

Andrew finally lifted his foot and let out a slow chuckle. "Oh? Now you're willing to talk like a reasonable man, Mr. Thurman?"

Lionel's eyes flashed with murderous intent, his teeth grinding together. "Let hi