Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren)

Leroy's jealousy burned even hotter as he glared at Andrew Andrew, look at you now! Not only are you getting girls left and right, but your business is booming too! Moonlit Apothecary is making you a fortune every month. If you count the profits, you could buy a brand-new G-Wagon monthly, huh?"

Andrew smirked. "So what? What does that have to do with you?"

Leroy fumed. "Of course, it has something to do with me! Andrew, you and Christie were meant to be together! Our family came here today to ask-when are you marrying her?"noveldrama

Andrew frowned. "Leroy, have you lost your damn mind?"

Marriage? He had to give it to the Stevens family-they were shameless beyond belief.

Irene forced a smile and said, "Andrew, we came here with sincerity. We truly want to make peace with you! You and Christie can still get back together-most of what happened was just a misunderstanding!"

Before Andrew could even respond, Francesca had already stepped in. She stomped up front and glared at the Stevens family.

"Sorry, but Andrew is taken! Ms. Stevens, you're beautiful and a CEO-you could have any man you want. But when it comes to Andrew, your family can forget about it!"

Her fierce little stance even took Andrew by surprise.

From the back, Cedric was thoroughly entertained. He silently praised, 'Good girl! I've raised you right!'

He was proud that his precious granddaughter knew how to fight for her man.

Irene's face twisted with anger. "Francesca, we came to talk to Andrew-who the hell do you think you are, butting in? Get lost! This has nothing to do with you!"

She would not dare speak to Andrew like that. However, when it came to Francesca, especially since Andrew was a golden ticket, Irene could not hold back her nasty side.

Francesca straightened her chest and stood her ground. "Oh, maybe you didn't hear-I'm Andrew's woman now! Not just me, but also Lauren, my best friend. Andrew belongs to both of us!

"So now you understand why I have a say in this, right? You're an elder, yet you have no shame trying to steal someone else's man. If anyone should get lost, it's you!"

Irene was livid. "Y-You... How dare you! The Aickers are supposed to be a respectable family, yet you act so shamelessly!"

Francesca shot back without hesitation. "Oh? And Christina has shame? She dumped Andrew, chased after wealth, and threw herself at Harvey Weller!

"In the end, she nearly got used up and tossed aside, and your whole damn company almost got taken from you! Now that she has nothing left, she wants to crawl back to Andrew? Please, your whole family is the real definition of shameless!”

Ine's face turned beet red as she exploded with rage. Her teeth clenched, and she looked like she was ready to bite someone.

Leroy's face was just as flushed. He rolled up his sleeves, ready to throw a punch.

Phantom Eye, who had been

enjoying the show, finally chuckled and spoke up. "Kid, I'd think twice before trying to act tough here. Just last night, Shawn left this place with his head covered in blood and a hole through his damn

palm. If you so much as lift a finger, I'll make sure you see your own brain matter splattered on the floor," The Stevens family froze in terror

Only now did they realize

Shawn's miserable state last night had been Phantom Eye's handiwork.

They were stunned. Even the security guard at Moonlit Apothecary was this ruthless. At this point, the Stevens family could not go anywhere without embarrassing themselves.

Christina's face darkened, and she gritted her teeth. "Andrew, I didn't come here

to watch you flaunt your success! I just want a straight answer-are you coming

back or not?