Chapter 271 Beat Someone Up
Calista smiled lightly. Her eyes had a mischievous glimmer, yet she had a mocking smile.
“Do you think it’s a coincidence?”
Lucian released her and lifted his hand to tuck in the strands of hair behind her ear, saying, “No, it’s not a
coincidence. There are plenty of sleazy affairs in this industry, but I have never been involved in any. So
don’t ask me if I know about anything in the future.”
“I’ve only been involved in one, and it’s with you. In that case, I was the one who willingly approached you.”
Lucian rarely sweet–talked. His attempt at flattery was straightforward and passionate, like those letters
Hector wrote back in their schooling days. They were filled with poetic phrases.
Therefore, she was unsure whether Lucian was confessing his love or answering her question. As she
was lost in thought, he had already changed his shoes.
“Til leave first. You did well. You should rest early.”
She was recently addicted to watching TV dramas and was reminded of how men would say that to
women after they slept with them.
Upon hearing these words, Calista’s face flushed, and then she realized that Lucian was referring to her
being the center of attention on the internet for the past two days.
She closed the door, planning to watch TV for a while before washing up and going to bed. However, after
just a few steps, she heard a knock on the door.
Calista thought. Lucian might have forgotten something, but it was Yara at the door, holding fruits, snacks,
and a pack of chips.
“I also ordered barbecue wings and beer. They should be delivered soon,”
She handed the items to Calista and took a pair of slippers from the shoe cabinet to change into.
“By the way, I ran into Lucian at the elevator just now. Did he come to bother you again? He even spoke to
- me. It’s unbelievable.”
Yara might have misunderstood Lucian. Although she was Calista’s best friend, and Lucian, was her ex-
husband, they didn’t meet often.
Even if they did, she was reluctant to speak with him and he would respond coldly. It was hard for these
two to start a conversation, Calista placed the items on the coffee table.
“What did he say to you?”
“I asked where he was going, and he said he would beat someone up.”
Yara didn’t care where he was going. She just casually asked out of being polite as she ran into him. Unexpectedly, Lucian answered her.
Calista paused while placing the items and repeated, “What did he say?”
“To beat someone up.
“You can help yourself. I need to step out for a bit,” Calista said as she changed her shoes, grabbed her
car keys, and rushed out.
Lucian must be going to find Zachary.
She knew he would restrain himself and not cause any trouble, but Zachary was still in prison. He couldn’t
possibly go to the police station and beat him up, could he?
Calista grew
concerned as she thought of Lucian’s stormy face when he left.
It was against the law to assault someone in prison. He would be charged regardless of how bad the
assault was. Besides, since Zachary was in prison, no one could see him except his lawyer.
He couldn’t possibly be going there, could he? By the time Yara realized what was happening, Calista had
already run out.
“Who will Lucian beat up that has you so agitated?”
No one answered her as Calista had already entered the elevator. Yara thought for a moment but decided
not to follow. She would enjoy her chips instead.
After all, Lucian would be able to protect Calista. Calista was right. Lucian had gone to find Zachary.
Zachary was somewhat apprehensive when the police led him out of the prison cell. He only relaxed
when he saw Lucian. God knows the hardships he faced in prison.
Everyone was aware of the loan shark business. Law enforcement was used to turning a blind eye to their
affairs as long as they stayed in line.
That night they were merely collecting debt. Although they roughed things up a little, it didn’t even amount
to minor injuries.
As for the instigation charges against Zachary, the recording couldn’t serve as key evidence: he could dery
If it weren’t for Lucian’s influence, Zachary would have been released after a short period in jail. It
wouldn’t have come to this.
However, Zachary was also anxious. Compared to staying in detention, he was more afraid of leaving. After so many days, he had no idea how much his debt had compounded.
Zachary approached eagerly with an excited expression. If it weren’t for the police officer holding him back, he would have reached out to shake Lucian’s hand immediately.
“Lucian! Did Calista ask you to bail me out? I knew it. She still cares about me and couldn’t bear to see
her dad suffer in jail
Lucian had no patience for his nonsense and interrupted, “Do you remember what happened at the
Golden Club?”
Zachary looked confused.
“The Golden Club? Wasn’t it shut down for illegal activities?”
“It seems you don’t remember.”
With a cold, mocking chuckle, Lucian’s demeanor shifted, making Zachary feel uneasy. Before he could
ask further, a punch landed on his face.
Zachary, over fifty and having indulged in wine and women for years, was physically weak.
He couldn’t withstand Lucian’s punch and was knocked to the ground, toppling several stools with a
clattering noise. Lucian grabbed him by the collar, lifting him.
Zachary, nearly unconscious, hung his head limply and mumbled, “Why are you hitting me? What did I do?
At least tell me before you hit me.”
“Even if Callie isn’t your biological daughter, she has thought of you as her father for so many years. How
could you be so heartless as to send her to those scumbags when she was only in high school…”
Lucian hadn’t lost control like this in a long time.
“Callie?”
Dazed by the beating, Zachary didn’t immediately recognize the unfamiliar name Lucian mentioned. As a
result, he received a few more solid kicks.
Zachary finally realized and cried in pain, “You’re mistaken. I was just Joking at the dinner table; I didn’t expect those two bastards would dare to do it. I never worked with them again.”
When Calista arrived at the police station, Zachary was already half–dead!
The interrogation room was in chaos, with blood strewn all over. Zachary was lying on the floor, unconscious or possibly dead, surrounded by many police officers trying to intervene.
However, Lucian was furious, and they dared not stop him. They could only hope he would restrain himself and not kill the man in the station.
Calista rushed over, raising her voice to call him, “Lucian!”
He paused in motion. Seizing this opportunity, Calista rushed over and grabbed his arm.
“He’ll die if you hit him again.”
Lucian frowned.
“Why are you here?”
Seeing Calista lowering her head to look at Zachary on the floor, he reached out and covered her eyes.
“Don’t look, it’s disgusting.
