Chapter 17 I'll Beat You Until You Apologize Finished " Leander ? " Yvette's gaze swept over the corner of the gym , and there , standing calmly with an air of indifference was none other than Leander . She hadn't expected to see him here , watching the martial arts club's sparring session with the karate team . " It really is him ! " Ginny also spotted Leander . She exchanged a glance with Yvette , both sensing what the other was thinking . " Do you think if Leander went up against Colton Price , he could win ? " Ginny asked . She vividly remembered how Leander had effortlessly taken down four armed thugs at the cafe the day before . One of them had even knocked out Shiloh with a single blow . If he could do that , he probably had a decent shot against Colton . " I don't know if he'd win , but it would definitely be close . But judging by his expression , it doesn't seem like he plans to intervene , " Yvette observed , watching Leander closely . She felt a pang of guilt , but Leander appeared completely unfazed , his eyes still fixed on the scene before him , seemingly unaware of her presence . Yvette was right - Leander had no intention of stepping in . To him , whether it was Victor or Colton who had just humiliated the martial arts club , they were merely playing childish games . He wasn't interested in who won or lost ; he was only here waiting for Madeline . " I came here hoping to learn a few cool moves from Victor and his team , but seeing how they can't even handle the karate team , this is just disappointing , " Liam muttered bitterly , clearly let down by the martial arts club's poor performance . " It's not that martial arts is weaker than karate - it's just that Victor and his guys aren't as skilled as their opponents , " Leander said with a light smile . In his view , there was no " strongest martial art , " only the strongest individuals . Liam nodded , still not fully understanding , but Jade's face darkened . Leander's earlier prediction had already embarrassed her , and now hearing him speak again irritated her even more . " Even if Victor and his team lost to the karate squad , it's not your place to comment , is it ? You're acting like you'd win if you went up there ! " she snapped , her dislike for Leander growing with every passing second . She couldn't stand his calm , indifferent demeanor and decided to take another jab at him . " Has anyone ever told you that you talk way too much ? " At first , Leander didn't plan on engaging with Jade , but her repeated provocations tested his patience . His eyes narrowed , a cold light flashing in them as he glanced at her . Jade suddenly felt a shiver run down her spine as if a wild beast had locked its gaze on her . She froze , unable to speak or meet his eyes . Leander shifted his attention back to the scene in the gym , and at that moment , Colton spoke 1/3 19:20 Sat , Oct 11 Chapter 17 1 Beat You Until You Apologize : ( 41 ) Finished again . Seeing the students of Ravenridge Senior High fuming in silence only made him more arrogant . " Hmph , so this is the best Ravenridge Senior High's martial arts club can offer? You should all focus on your studies instead ! " Colton sneered before leaping into the air , delivering a powerful spinning kick that knocked down the banner Madeline had just finished hanging . The force of his kick pulled down the banner's ropes , and in doing so , the ropes caught onto Madeline , who was working nearby with other members of the arts committee . " Ah ! " Madeline , standing on a small ladder , suddenly lost her balance as the rope pulled her sideways , sending her tumbling down . Several members of the arts committee saw what was happening and rushed to try and catch her , but they were too far away . As Madeline , the beloved campus beauty , plummeted toward the ground , the gym was filled with gasps of horror . Just as she was about to hit the floor , a strong arm shot out from the side , catching her at the last moment . In a daze , Madeline turned her head and saw Leander's handsome face smiling at her . " Leander ! " she exclaimed with joy , a warm feeling of relief washing over her . It was just like when they were kids - whenever she was in trouble , Leander was always there to catch her . " You okay ? " Leander asked with a soft smile , helping her regain her balance before gently releasing her . Madeline nodded , standing beside Leander with a shy , almost bashful demeanor . " Hmph , this is boring . Let's go there's nothing worth seeing at Ravenridge Senior High ," Colton said arrogantly , paying no attention to what had just happened . He waved his hand dismissively like a leader commanding his team and began to walk out , leading the karate squad toward the exit . Victor , still on the ground , punched the floor in frustration . The gap between their abilities was too vast - he knew that even if they fought again , he wouldn't last more than ten seconds . The students of Ravenridge clenched their teeth in anger , but they could only watch helplessly as Colton and his team walked away . The martial arts club's strongest fighters had been effortlessly defeated . Who could step up to restore their school's honor ? " Stop right there ! " A calm voice rang out from behind just as Colton neared the exit . " Huh ? " Colton turned around , surprised to see a tall , handsome young man walking toward him . 2/3 19:20 Sat , Oct 11 Chapter 17 Fil Real You Until You Apologize " Leander ? " Yvette and Ginny both looked on in shock as Leander stepped forward . 41 #Finished Leander approached Colton with an air of complete indifference . " Before you leave , you owe her an apology , " he said , pointing to Madeline . His tone was calm yet carried an unmistakable . authority that made Colton hesitate . " An apology ? " Colton couldn't believe his ears . He knew that his kick had nearly caused Madeline to fall , but his arrogance wouldn't allow him to admit fault . Even if he were in the wrong , apologizing was beneath him . " Are you trying to tell me what to do ? " He tilted his head , a mocking grin spreading across his face , making little of Leander . Victor and Shiloh were well - known figures at Ravenridge , but this kid ? He was nobody . " I've never apologized to anyone in my life . What makes you think I'll start now ? " Colton glanced at Madeline , noticing her striking beauty , and it became clear to him . He looked at Leander with disdain . Colton glanced at Madeline , noticing her beauty , and smirked . " I see what's going on now . Trying to impress the girl , aren't you ? Well , here's a tip : make sure you know your limits before you go picking fights . Sticking your nose where it doesn't belong takes more than guts - it takes skill . " He turned to leave , clearly unimpressed by Leander . " You seem to think that having a strong punch means you can do whatever you want without consequences , " Leander said , his voice cutting through the air before Colton could take another step . " Just because you've learned a little karate , you think that makes you unbeatable . But your skills ? They're laughable at best ." Leander's eyes gleamed with a cold intensity as his words dripped with dominance . " If you refuse to apologize , I'll beat you until you do . " Send Gifts 50 名 (