Chapter 443

"If he doesn't want to apologize, then don't force him," Andrew spoke up at this moment. Rodney was a bit surprised, and just as he was about to appreciate Andrew's generosity, Andrew added, "He wanted to break my legs just now, Uncle Clement. A light punishment will do. No need to go too hard." Andrew said that with a smile, and for a brief moment, Rodney had the illusion that Andrew was truly pleading on his behalf. A light punishment? Seriously? At this point, Rodney still hadn't realized the gravity of the situation. He believed that Clement would only give him a symbolic slap on the wrist. But Clement, fully understanding Andrew's intent, waved over two of his bodyguards and took one of the steel rods from them. "You two, hold him down for me," Clement ordered, gripping the steel rod with a chilling air of menace. The two bodyguards, though shocked, didn't dare disobey Clement. They immediately restrained Rodney. "Uncle Clement, are you really going to listen to him? What