Chapter 45

Charles went up to Tony first, pointing at Atlas. "Mr. Tony, this is the guy who beat up our men at the club last night." Charles thought Tony would be furious. And Tony was indeed angry, but he suddenly turned and slapped Charles hard across the face. "What did you just say?" Tony's voice was harsh and demanding. Charles was stunned, not expecting Tony to hit him in public. Lowering his voice, Charles asked, "Mr. Tony, what are you doing?" Tony kicked Charles in the face, showing no mercy. Charles got up, bloodied and bewildered. Tony knew that if he didn't handle this properly, his fate would be worse than Alan's. "I'm here to see what kind of heinous acts you've committed," Tony bellowed. "If I hadn't come today, what were you planning to do to Ms. Grayson? "Charles, which hand did you use to hurt Ms. Grayson yesterday? Stick it out." Charles was utterly dumbfounded. Tony's tone was all wrong. "Mr. Tony, I didn't hurt Tabitha." Tony didn't care and said domineeringly, "I