Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren)

Emily shouted, "Andrew, can't you see he's at his limit enough? Let go right now!"

Hannah was furious, "Andrew, I'm ordering you to release him immediately! If anything serious happens to Mr. Irving, no one can protect you!"

Freya did not say anything but frowned as she glared at Andrew with a warning look in her eyes. She thought Andrew had to let go immediately and apologize to Spencer, or else when the Irvings came after him, he would definitely be in serious trouble.

However, Andrew's next move was completely beyond what the three sisters expected. He raised his hand and delivered several vicious slaps across Spencer's face, instantly leaving him bloody and screaming in agony.

Andrew said coldly, "Who the hell do you think you are? Do you seriously think a trash like you is worthy of being my friend? You think running car dealerships makes you hot shit? In my eyes, you're absolutely nothing. Get lost!"

He released Spencer's hand and calmly pulled out a handkerchief from his suit pocket, wiping his hands clean. He did not even spare a glance at Spencer, who was writhing and wailing on the ground.

Someone shouted, "Andrew, you're fucking dead! You won't make it out of here tonight for hurting Mr. Irving!"

"Damn! Who gave you the balls to touch Mr. Irving? His father is here too. You're about to get what's coming to you!"

After their initial shock, the other rich kids erupted in fury and pointed accusingly at Andrew with harsh words. The three Keller sisters also stared at Andrew with

unbridled anger.

"You better leave now, because Mr. Irving Senior will be here soon, and then you'll have to beg my father to save you!" one of them warned.

Andrew was genuinely getting annoyed and shot the Keller sisters a cold look. When his gaze swept over them, all three sisters shuddered involuntarily, feeling an inexplicable chill run through their bodies.

"For the last time, I'm doing this for Logan and Mr. Keller's sake, not you. And let's be clear: I don't know you. I don't want to know you. Now, please move aside."noveldrama

After delivering those cold words, Andrew straightened his suit and walked away. The Keller sisters were livid, grinding their teeth in frustration.

"Emily, did you hear what he said? That he doesn't care about us? Like we care about him!"

"Enough! This is all your fault for insisting we test him-now look at the mess we're in!"

"So what? We're not the ones who crossed the Irvings-he is. He thinks he's so cool? I'd love to see how he handles this situation!"

Andrew noticed that while many of Blumedale's big shots had come to George's birthday celebration, a lot of them were people he did not.

recognize. For instance, Derek.ne

other members of The Five Apex Families were notably absent.

He headed to the dining area, grabbed some food, and did not think much of it as he started eating to fill his stomach.

Elon approached with an awkward smile, his chubby cheeks jiggling as he forced out a laugh. "Dr. Lloyd, sorry to bother you!"

Andrew looked at him with amusement, "Fatty, what do you want?"

Elon chuckled anxiously. "Nothing special-can't I just chat with you? If you find it bothersome, I'll leave right away."

Andrew wiped his mouth and smiled

slightly, "Alright, quit acting so scared and have a seat. Actually, l was just wondering why I haven't seen people who are close to the Kellers today, like Governor O McCormick and others, at Mr. Keller Senior's birthday."

Elon shook his head. "Governor McCormick and the other four power holders

from The Five Apex Families wouldn't be appropriate guests today."

Andrew let out a soft "Oh?" clearly intrigued. "Go on, I'm listening."

Elon glanced around and lowered his voice. "Dr. Lloyd, you might not know this, but while today is Mr. Keller Senior's birthday, that's just the surface. In truth, it's an internal executive meeting for the Gabo Creek Chamber of Commerce... one that the Kellers are leading."