Francesca finally snapped out of her shock from witnessing Juan's brutal defeat, her face filled with fear. She stuttered, "Y-You actually beat up Juan so mercilessly? Do you have any idea what—"

Andrew cut her off with a bored expression. "You're going to say I'm in big trouble, right?"

"Isn't that obvious?" Francesca exploded. "Don't you know who Juan's father is—"

Andrew interrupted again, "Of course I know. He just told us—his dad is some East Side Tony, supposedly a big deal or whatever."

"Then why would you attack him?" Francesca demanded.

Andrew's face darkened. "He was spouting filthy insults and harassing Ms. Rhodes. Should I have applauded him instead? Besides, I've dealt with Dylan's people before, so what's one more from East Side?"

Francesca turned to Lauren in desperation. "Lauren, this is serious trouble. This could bring Tony himself into it!"

"This is just a little scuffle between us young folks. If Tony gets involved, I won't let Dr. Lloyd face this alon