Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren)

On the way, Andrew made a quick stop at the local shopping district with Phantom Eye.

"You're seriously going with the security guard uniform?" Andrew asked, raising a brow.

Phantom Eye nodded earnestly. "Yes, Mr. Lloyd. Since I've decided to guard the Moonlit Apothecary, I've got to look the part. No slacking on professionalism." Andrew smirked. "You're doing all this to impress Shiloh, aren't you?"

Phantom Eye's old face flushed with embarrassment. "Caught red-handed, huh? Yes, that's exactly it! Ms. Greene is powerful beyond belief. If she sees me in uniform, working the gate like a proper man, maybe just maybe she'll think more kindly of me."

Andrew did not say much after that. He bought Phantom Eye the uniform and waited while he changed. Once he was suited up, they got back in the car and headed straight for Moonlit Apothecary.

It was not long before they arrived. After parking, Andrew led Phantom Eye-now proudly dressed in his fresh security outfit-into the building.

However, the moment they stepped through the door, a mocking voice rang out.

"You Aickers better know your place! Mr. Wright taking an interest in your little family business should be an honor."

Cedric's voice responded with tightly restrained anger. "With all due respect, Mr. Wright, the Aickers may be small, but we still have our pride. We're not interested in selling our Vitality Pills or Titan Essence Pills-no matter how much pressure you bring."

Francesca added coldly, "Shawn, it's been a while. I didn't expect you to end up as someone's lapdog. Hmph, you're from Jayrodale, just like us. Now you're back here bringing people from Blumedale to bully the Aickers? You don't feel even a little bit ashamed?"

Shawn scoffed. "Francesca, so what if I'm bullying the Aickers? See Mr. Wright standing here? With a snap of his fingers, he could erase your entire family from this town."

Andrew scoffed as he entered the hall.

Phantom Eye's face darkened too, and he thought, 'Damn it! It's my first day on the job, and there's already trouble? Perfect. Time to make an impression.' "Excuse us," Andrew said flatly.

The hallway was packed with over 20 people. He did not bother asking questions -he just pushed straight through.

Several people stumbled back, barely keeping their footing.

One of them spun around, furious. "Who the hell do you think you are? How dare shove Mr. Wright! Do you have a death wish?"

Just as the guy finished his sentence, Andrew already slapped him across the face.

Stunned and holding his cheek, Shawn shouted in disbelief, "Andrew! So you finally showed your face!"

He turned to the well-dressed man beside him and gritted his teeth. "Mr. Wright, that's him-the freeloader told you about. The loser Andrew Lloyd By the way, he's also the one who beat up your younger brother Winston!"

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However, Andrew did not even acknowledge the group. He walked past them and headed straight to Cedric, Francesca, and Nyla.

"Andrew, you're here! These guys have been stirring up trouble all morning!" Nyla

said excitedly as she rushed to update him.

Francesca's round face was flushed with anger. "Andrew, the Wright family from Blumedale is trying to pressure my grandfather into

handing over your Titan Essene

Pill

and Vitality Pill. They're here to force a deal."

Andrew glanced at the three of them and said calmly, "Don't worry. I've got this."

Then, he finally turned to face Quinton, Shawn, and their entourage.

Shawn sneered. "Didn't expect this, huh, Andrew? I'm back in Jayrodale."

Andrew's voice was ice cold. "I really didn't expect it. You surely have the nerve and don't know when to stay gone."

Shawn's temper flared. "Don't you dare act smug! I've made a name for myself in Blumedale now. You seez the man next to me? That's Mr. Quinton Wright—my boss. And he's got his eyes on Moonlit Apothecary... and both of those miracle pills you made." noveldrama