Heartstrings on Fire novel Chapter 1035

His fist was still raised in mid-air. But his pupils dilated, and beads of sweat instantly broke out on his forehead. Panic was written all over his face, unmistakable and raw.

Kearney was making his way over, calm and collected. Patton quickly lowered his fist, turned around, and bowed his head. "Mr. Kearney, I'm sorry, I didn't mean it. This girl was asking for it, I was just about to teach her a lesson."

Kearney's voice was cold as ice. "Teach her a lesson? And you think you're in a position to do so?"

Hearing Kearney speak like that made Patton's face turn even uglier. Was this girl here for Mr. Kearney? But wasn't Mr. Kearney famously indifferent to women? Otherwise, why would he dare to be so bold?

Patton immediately said, "Mr. Kearney, I had no idea she... this lady was one of your people."

Kearney drawled, "She's not one of my people. She is Albert's beloved Miss Septima. You dared to raise your fist to Miss Septima, aren't you afraid Albert will have you quartered and thrown into the Crocodile Pool as fish food?"

At that, Patton's legs turned to jelly, and he dropped to his knees. He might not have met Miss Septima, but he had heard the name. Miss Septima was adopted by Albert five years ago. Though she was the last to join, she was the most cherished and protected. Albert's golden boy was borne by Miss Septima.