Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren)

Quinton glared at Andrew with seething hatred burning in his eyes.

However, Andrew laughed out loud and teased, "Quinton, my precious godson! Is that how you greet your godfather-like I'm not welcome?"

Just as Kevin's expression started to darken, Quinton forced down his humiliation and muttered, "Uncle Andrew... hello. I'll go make your tea right away."

The first time he had called Andrew 'Uncle' had been pure agony. However, this was the second time, and strangely enough, it was starting to roll off the tongue a little too easily.

Two minutes later, Andrew was seated in the Wrights' guest lounge. He did not waste time and cut straight to the point. "Kevin, I'm here today because I've got nowhere else to go."

Kevin looked skeptical. "Andy, you're the man of the hour at Blumedale, the Grand Physician of the Grand Medical Summit, backed by the Keller family and Governor McCormick himself! Who the hell would dare corner you into a dead end?"

Andrew sighed heavily and said, "Let's not talk about past glory. It's just painful now."

He picked up the tea Quinton had prepared, took a sip, and looked genuinely downcast.

Kevin was confused his sworn brother was practically untouchable now, so what trouble could possibly have him this rattled?

Trying to feel him out, Kevin asked, "Andy, what happened exactly? Tell me, maybe I can help."

Andrew gave a long sigh and said, "What's the point of talking about it? I've already hit a wall. You were my last hope, but clearly, you don't see me as real family."

Kevin flinched at that jab, his guilt showing through. Truth be told, he had never seen Andrew as a true brother, just some scrappy nobody who got lucky.

However, Andrew's current fame and influence made Kevin too jealous and unable to ignore them, so he kept up the friendly act.

He laughed and replied, "Come on now-just say the word. No matter what's going on, as your big brother, I'll do everything I can to help!"

Andrew lit up. "You really mean that?"

Kevin slapped his chest and

declared, "Of course, I do! You're

family, aren't you? I swore during our oath-we ride together, we die together! Anyone who lays a finger on you is messing with me! And when that happens, the Wrights don't hold back."

Andrew looked deeply moved and even pretended to wipe away a tear. "Let me thank you in advance for saving my life, Kevin. The truth is, ever since I won the Grand Medical Summit, I've had a target on my back. Some people clearly aren't happy with me standing out.

"From the looks of it, someone's planning to assassinate me. So Kevin, I really need your help I can't survive this on my own."

Kevin scoffed. "Who the hell would be that bold? Tell me, the Wrights will keep you safe!"

Andrew put on his most pitiful look. "I don't even know who they are! All I know is they've already sent people to tail me, and I could be attacked any time now."

A flicker of disdain passed through Kevin's eyes. He thought Andrew was only good at sucking up to powerful figures like Derek and George-but beyond that, he seemed like a weakling.

Especially now, trembling in fear of death like some spineless coward.noveldrama

Of course, he

he would not say his

thoughts aloud. On the outside, he smiled and assured, "Come on,

that's it? You had me worried for et

nothing. Relax, I'll assign the

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Wrights' personal security detail to protect you around the clock."

Andrew acted touched. "Thank you, Kevin. Once I'm out of this mess, I'll make sure you're heavily rewarded."

Kevin waved it off modestly. "We're brothers, no need for all that. But if you insist on showing your appreciation, how about hooking me up with some of your Titan Essence Pills?"

Andrew silently scoffed. 'Knew it. This guy's always been after something. So much for brotherhood. All this guy wants is to bleed me dry.

After hanging around the Wrights for another half hour, Andrew finally got up to leave.

However, unlike when he arrived alone, this time he drove off with a car tailing him —inside were five elite bodyguards from the Wrights' security team.

Andrew smirked. 'Luna's annoying officer warned that someone named Grand Viper was coming for my head. Perfect-let them come.'

He had dragged the Wrights into this mess, and there was no way Rafael could outplay him at this game.