Chapter 208

"Who are you?" Frederick stepped back in fear but quickly regained his composure. He remembered it was broad daylight, and I wouldn't dare do anything in front of so many witnesses, so he quickly pulled himself together again. "Regardless of who you are, you guys are ganging up on me. Once I get my injuries checked... just wait for my court summons!" He paused and felt triumphant as he threw that last remark back at Grace. Grace was too preoccupied to respond. "Xavier, are you okay?" She grabbed my hand out of concern as she inspected me closely. From my perspective, her fluttering eyelashes made my heart soften. "I'm fine." Our disregard only fueled Frederick's bravado. "Hey, I'm talking to you! Ms. Bolden, you're all big shots, yet you insist on picking a fight with a nobody like me... I've got nothing to lose, but don't you care about your reputation? Aren't you afraid of making headlines?" His threats didn't faze me at all. Alfie, perceptive as always, walked over and