The Invincible Student Heir

Chapter 17

The leader threw his head back and laughed, "You think this is funny? Do you even know how much he owes me?" 

"I'm guessing he hasn't filled you in, which is why you think you can help him out. It's pretty laughable to think someone like you could actually do anything for your friend in this situation." His tone was serious now, and the grin vanished as he shot me a fierce look.

I stood my ground, legs firmly planted, ready to face whatever they wanted to throw at me.

Josh had done too much for me to let anyone disrespect him like that.

I crossed my arms and waited for them to finish. "Are you done yet?" I asked, brushing off the gentle pull from my friend who was probably worried about me getting into trouble.

Josh looked scared, and I couldn’t blame him. "Why don’t you take your grandmother inside the restaurant? I don’t want her to get hurt," he said, genuinely concerned.

The leader ignored me completely and turned his attention to a shaking Josh. "I’m not interested in your loser friend, but for your sake, tell him to step aside before I lose my temper. I need a million dollars right now, or I’ll break your legs," he threatened, a twisted smile on his face.

After thinking it over for a bit, I figured this was the best move. "I'll be back," I promised.

Laughter followed me as I stepped into the restaurant to help my grandmother get settled.

I guided her to a seat at the far end of the hall, hoping it would keep her from worrying when she saw us outside.

"I'll be back, Granny," I reassured her. "Can I just check what's going on outside?" I asked for her permission.

She gave me a worried look. "Just be careful, sweetheart," she replied.

I nodded and quickly turned away, pulling my phone from my pocket. With a swift motion, I unlocked the screen and called Cole, my grandfather's assistant. "Hey, it's Jordan."

"Good evening, young master. I trust all is well. How can I assist you today?" 

"I need some guys to meet me at the Danish restaurant ASAP. I'm in a bit of a jam," I instructed.

"They'll be there in five minutes, sir."

I stepped outside but froze when I saw Josh getting pummeled, punches landing all over him. This was totally uncalled for!

Fueled by anger, I rushed toward the scene. "What the hell are you doing to him?!" I shouted at them, trying to catch Josh before he fell.

The leader grunted something out in anger. "Go away boy, this is not something you can get involved with, unless... You also want to get beaten." He smirked wickedly. 

"You have no right to put your hands on Josh simply because he cannot repay his debt. Are you serious right now?" I inquired from them, ensuring that my phone was on record mode so that I could get evidence. 

The leader thankfully signaled his people to stop punching Josh before glaring at me. "He dared to refuse my gum. Do you know how many people would kill just to have a taste?" He asked me in a bragging manner.

I was going bonkers at his response. Who the hell did he think he was? 

I glanced at the floor to understand the context and my irritation grew when I saw a piece of gum stuck on the floor. This was utter stupidity. "Do you expect him to eat the gum that you chewed?" I demanded from him again just to be clear and have more evidence of this stupidity. 

He sauntered around, nodding arrogantly, refusing to acknowledge his barbaric act. "He has to pay the price." He replied with a wicked smile. 

"Let him go and apologize to him," I announced.

The men broke into laughter of mockery. 

"You seem to forget that this area is under my boss' control." One of the men said, hoping to intimidate me, but that didn't change my stance. 

"If you dare disrespect him, he will make you disappear from this area, and no one will be able to say a word. What's it going to be? Are you up for it or not?" Another man said. 

I maintained my cool composure because it was evident that they were used to bullying people because of their wealth and power. Hence it was time to teach them a lesson they weren't ever going to forget. 

The rev of an engine cuts our attention and I smile... "You only have 5 seconds to apologize to my friend," I warned, and they burst into louder laughter, hitting their thighs to the extent of tears coming out of their eyes. 

"This is the most ridiculous thing I have heard in a long time. Who the hell do you think you are to stop us?" The leader asked. 

Well, I wasn't going to banter words with them. "You are going to regret this. I urge you to move now that it's still early." I warned them again. 

The leader jumped right in front of me and pulled out a dagger. "I think I have been lenient with you and that's why you think you dare to tell me trash." He said hoping to intimidate me. 

I wasn't in the least fazed. 

"One..."

"Two..."

I counted patiently till ten and grinned as 

more sounds of car engines revving filled the air. We turned at the same time and I saw a flicker of confusion in the leader's gaze.