Chapter 253
My Mute Bride
Chapter 253 Boxing Show Rachel incredulously stood on the sidewalk alone with a bouquet of roses in her arms as she stared at the sports car that drove off in haste.
After a short moment, she came to her senses and immediately dialed Jollyâs number. âHey, Hernandez just came and brought Justin with him.â âWhat?!â
On the other end of the phone line was Jolly in a spa room. Despite wearing a facial mask, she suddenly jumped to her full height as her intense curiosity was piqued by Rachelâs words. âIs that true?!
When did that happen? Why? Did they come to blows with each other?â
âIt seems like youâre quite keen for them to come to blows with each other, right? Well, it happened before this.â Rachel briefly shared what happened earlier before she asked worriedly, âDo you think everythingâs alright? Where could they have gone to?â
âAre you worried about Justin?â
âJolly! Is this even the right time to be asking that question?!â
âLook at you; I was just joking anyway. Why are you anxious? Iâll be there shortly since I know where they are.â Jolly instantly removed her face mask and raised her eyebrows at Charlotte, who was by her side. âCharlotte, wake up. Letâs go! Iâll bring you to watch an exciting show.â
There was a pink towel currently wrapped around Charlotteâs head while she lazed on a lounge chair with a relaxed look. Jolly had placed a face mask on Charlotteâs tiny face as well and her only evident features were her eyes, nostrils and mouth.
As soon as Charlotte heard that, she asked with a confused voice, âWhat show is it?â
Meanwhile, Jolly replied mysteriously, âA boxing show.â
Charlotte maintained her silence. At that moment, the sun had already set and the night sky was brightened by the streetlights.
In one of the private fitness centers situated somewhere in town, there were currently two tall, strapping figures on each side of the boxing ring as they both concurrently entered the ring.
After Hernandez removed his jacket, he glanced at Justin and asked, âAre you injured?â
Meanwhile, Justin had an indifferent look. âDoes it matter?â
âI will never take advantage of my opponent during a match, so Iâll use one hand to fight you.â As Hernandez said that, he removed the boxing glove on one hand and moved it behind his back.
âThatâs not necessary.â Justin flexed his neck as his expression gradually turned cold. Then, he warned Hernandez, âPut it back on. Otherwise, you might not be able to get out of the boxing ring alive.â
The look of disdain gradually disappeared from Hernandezâs face as soon as he noticed Justinâs professionalism and the fierce look in the manâs eyes. âHave you had training before?â
However, Justin merely uttered, âAre you afraid?â
âThatâs not possible,â Hernandez coldly scoffed.
âCut to the chase then.â
As soon as the referee blew his whistle, the two of them instantly exchanged blows.
Since it wasnât an official match, both Justin and Hernandez were not restricted by any rules. However, the tension between the two was quite evident as their punches landed hard on each other. None of them took the initiative to stop the match and the match would continue until the end unless one party lost.
On the other hand, Rachel waited for a long time before she finally saw Jollyâs car showing up in front of Burton Group.
âMommy! Get in!â Charlotteâs head popped out from the backseat of the red sports car before she waved at Rachel in excitement.
âWhy did you bring Charlotte along? Are you intentionally trying to blow up this incident?â
Meanwhile, the window to the driverâs seat was suddenly wound down as Jollyâs glee was masked by her pair of white-rimmed sunglasses. âI was halfway through a spa session with Charlotte, so I couldnât possibly leave a kid there by herself!â
In response, Rachel rolled her eyes and replied exasperatedly, âYou could have just sent me the address and I would have gone there myself. You wasted my time making me wait for you here.â
âThis is sensational, so you canât be the only one to witness it! Hurry up and get in the car!â
A resigned Rachel entered the car since Jolly was the only one with the address.
As soon as Rachel fastened her seatbelt, Jolly floored the accelerator as her car revved up and joined the other cars on the road.
After half an hour, Jolly stopped the car in front of a boxing gym.
âA boxing gym?â Rachel exclaimed in surprise, âHow did you know that they are here?â
âHernandez is a huge fan of boxing. We met up for lunch two days ago and he mentioned that heâd just joined this club.â
âThat doesnât mean that he would bring Justin here, though.â
âI must say that youâre being too naive here. Males usually prefer such methods to exert their dominance in a fight.â Jolly unfastened her seatbelt and gestured to Rachel by throwing a punch in front of Rachel. Then, she yelled toward the backseat, âLetâs go. Charlotte, itâs time to catch the show.â
The loud noise of punches being thrown was clearly audible in the huge gym.
Inside the boxing ring, Hernandez managed to dodge Justinâs blow from the front, but he couldnât avoid the next punch in time. As a result, his mind was woozy despite being clad in protective headgear. Heâs a professional.
âItâs not too late for you to surrender now.â
âIn your dreams!â Hernandez gritted his teeth and readjusted his headgear. âGo on!â
At this moment, Justin threw a punch, but it was successfully dodged by Hernandez.
As Hernandez wasnât a weak opponent, he immediately responded by making a defensive move. While he tried to defend himself, he tried to concurrently figure out Justinâs weak point. âI will not give up on Chris. Sheâs the woman I love the most.â
âHow many women have heard these words?â
âNot that many.â
âNot that many?â Justinâs anger suddenly mounted.
Meanwhile, Hernandez took his chance and punched Justin in the face.
The blood splashed from Justinâs nostrils. Despite him dodging the blow as fast as he could, he was still badly punched and he stumbled a few steps backward before he landed on the side of the ring.
Hernandez brushed his nose smugly. âDidnât I warn you not to be distracted?â
At that point, he managed to worsen Justinâs raging anger.
Justin forcefully held onto the side of the ring as he rose to his feet. Then, he went straight for Hernandez.
Hernandez never expected that Justin would be terrifying in his moment of fury. Justin was like a crazed beast as he threw his punches with all of his might. As for Hernandez, he could feel his arms turning numb as he struggled to block the punches while he fought back and retreated.
âHey!! Calm down! We agreed that this would be a friendly match.â
âItâs too late!â Justin didnât even bother to continue the conversation with Hernandez. âIn the future, stay away from Rachel!â
Just as Hernandez was on the brink of desperation, there was a sudden flash in front of him where he seemed to see the light at the end of a tunnel. âChris!â
âBulls*it!â Justin threw another punch at him.
âUmmââ Hernandez clutched at his nose and fell to the ground.
âHernandez!â Rachelâs voice immediately rang out from behind.
Justin turned around and he immediately saw the trio running toward them.
Meanwhile, she rushed right into the boxing ring. As she assisted Hernandez to his feet, she worriedly asked, âAre you alright?â
He pressed his hand against his nose while responding breathlessly, âChris, I think Iâm about to die.â
Rachel took his hand aside and she was shocked to see the blood spilling out of his nostrils. Soon enough, she regained her senses. âItâs alright. Itâs just a normal nosebleed. Lift your head upward and stop moving.â
As soon as she said that, she took some tissues from her bag to wipe off the blood for him.
As for Hernandez, he lay in her arms and moaned in pain, âChris, I think my nose bridge must be broken. I wonât be able to gain the affections of any other girls anymore. Iâm hurt because of you, so you must bear the responsibility!â
âIâll head to the hospital with you to get it checked out.â
âI donât need a check-up. You just have to treat me to dinner. I want to have your pierogi.â
Meanwhile, upon seeing Hernandez create all sorts of requests to Rachel without a care in the world, Justin couldnât help but retort, âHey! Are you done with your act?!â
Before Hernandez could respond, Rachel was already on her feet as she turned to Justin in annoyance, âWhatâs wrong with you?! Youâve badly punched him yet you didnât even apologize?!â