Chapter 12 Crushing a Bodyguard's Bones Chapter 12 Crushing a Bodyguard's Bones Everyone at the banquet - friend or stranger - was now disgusted by Yvonne's shameless lies . Trevor staggered to his feet , glaring at John . +5 Free Coins " Mr. Tate , your daughter not only attacked my daughter , she also knocked my tooth out . You owe me an explanation . " All eyes were on them now . John had no choice but to make a show of authority . He turned to Mandy . " Mandy , you injured someone . Apologize , now . " Apologize ? She almost laughed . With strength like hers , what need did she have to apologize ? " They ganged up on me and lost . Why should I apologize ? If they're still upset , they're welcome to try again - I'm right here , " Mandy replied , calm and defiant . Arrogant ? Maybe . But who could deny she had the guts - and the skill - to back it up ? John was practically holding his head in his hands . This mess was quickly getting out of control . He turned back to Trevor , lowering his tone . " Mr. Rich , I'm truly sorry . I'll cover all the damages and add extra compensation . Please , let's drop this . It's my fault - I didn't raise her right ." Drop it ? Trevor's expression darkened . " Mr. Tate , I can see you're reasonable . But this girl has crossed the line . If I let her get away with this , I won't be able to hold my head up in public . She has to pay . " The second he finished speaking , four or five large men in suits surrounded Mandy . The rest of the guests instinctively stepped back . No one wanted to get involved - they were here to watch a show , not become part of it . Trevor gave the order : " Take her down . I want her on her knees , begging for forgiveness . " John didn't even object . If anything , he seemed relieved . He'd been thinking Mandy needed to be taught a lesson . He made a token protest : " Mr. Rich , don't be too hard on her . She's just a kid ." What a father , Mandy thought bitterly . Trevor had no regard for right or wrong , but at least he'd tried to defend his daughter . John ? He was happy to let strangers beat his daughter in public just to protect his own interests . She looked at the oncoming bodyguards , eyes gleaming . No one would protect her . Not anymore . This life , she would protect herself . With a casual tug , she ripped the sleeves of her long gown , revealing jeans , a white T - shirt , and flat shoes underneath . Everyone watching immediately realized - this girl came prepared . The bodyguards tensed . And in a flash , Mandy moved . She leapt up , slammed a flying kick into one bodyguard's chest , spun , and backhanded another straight to the floor . A third rushed from behind . Mandy didn't even look - she kicked backward and sent him flying . 1/3 P Chapter 12 Crushing a Bodyguard's Bones +5 Free Coins One of them , smarter than the rest , came at her with an electric baton . She dodged smoothly , grabbed his arm - and crack . The sickening sound of bone breaking echoed through the hall . " Ah ! " the man screamed . Mandy didn't blink . She gave Trevor a cold glance - then flung the injured man through the air , landing him in a heap at Trevor's feet . In seconds , the other guards were sprawled on the floor , groaning in pain , totally incapacitated . Mandy calmly dusted off her hands . " If you've got more goons , send them now . Otherwise , I'm leaving . " Silence . Trevor stood frozen . John stared , stunned . She had taken down all of them without breaking a sweat . John hurried over to smooth things over . " Mr. Rich , she's been trained - just a kid who doesn't know any better . I apologize on her behalf . Let's stop here . I'll make sure she comes to apologize in person another day ." Meanwhile , Mandy strolled out of the banquet like a queen . John , flustered , quickly called out to Yvonne . " Yvonne , we're leaving . " " Ah - wait , Dad , I'm coming ! " Yvonne pressed herself against the car door , avoiding Mandy like she had the plague . John sat in silence , his face clouded with fury . Mandy stared out the window , the corners of her mouth occasionally twitching up in amusement - as if the passing streetlights held some private joke . Back at the house , John stopped her at the stairs . " Mandy . I need to talk to you . " She shrugged and flopped onto the couch . Yvonne wisely disappeared upstairs . In the heavy silence of the living room , John finally said , " Why did you have to beat those people like that ? By tomorrow , everyone in high society will be talking . Do you have any idea how they'll see us ? " Mandy's voice was cool . " If you hadn't dragged me there , none of that would've happened , So maybe ask yourself what you were trying to do . " That hit a nerve . For a second , John felt like she had seen straight through him - but then he shook it off . She's just a kid . There's no way she could read me like that . He regained his composure . " Whatever your reasons , the fact is you hurt people . Tomorrow I'm taking you to the Rich family to apologize . Be polite and show some humility . " 2/3 3.10 PM Chapter 12 Crushing a Bodyguard's Bones Apologier Again ? How many times did she have to say it ? " No. I'm not apologizing . And I'm not going to the Rich family , either . " You- ! John's anger flared +10 Free Coins " Our company has business with the Rich family ! If you don't apologize and they cut ties with us , do you know what that means for our business ? You think this is just about pride ? It's about losses ! " Spoken like a true businessman . But Mandy couldn't care less . The Corp going under ? Even better . " 06 ! You forgot something . Mr. Tate : Im Austin's fiancée now . You really want me showing up at the Rich family's door to grovel What will the Yale family think of you then ? " Jobin's face went pale . He switched tactics . " Mandy . We agreed , didn't we ? Yvonne's room , her car - everything is yours now . You promised you'd go to the Yale family and break off the engagement . It's time to hold up your end of the deal , " Does he think I'm an idiot ! If she gave up the engagement , how would she keep this family under her thumb ? 3/3