Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren)

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Andrew let out a cold scoff and lashed out with a series of rapid kicks. Several of the men who had been hurling accusations at Rhodes Corporation cried out in pain as they collapsed to the ground, clutching their injuries.

At the building's entrance, the police officers stationed to control the scene noticed the commotion and were about to step in.

However, the moment they saw Andrew, their expressions shifted, and they quickly put on polite smiles. "Mr. Lloyd, you're here!"

Andrew nodded. "That's right. Would you mind letting us through?"

The officers immediately stepped aside, more than happy to comply. Andrew grinned. "I'll treat Mr. Warren and you guys to drinks sometime."

The officers beamed, clearly honored, and began thanking him profusely. In Jayrodale, Andrew had become a legend-someone with influence in both high society and the underground. These officers worked under Donald and knew exactly how formidable Andrew

was.

Across the street from Rhodes Corporation, a few luxury cars were parked. Inside a sleek black Mercedes, the window rolled down, revealing Harvey's face, twisted in amusement.

He mocked, "The Rhodes family really is nothing special. All I had to do was let them burn down an empty warehouse, and I turned it right back on them. This victory was way too easy- not even a challenge!"

As he spoke, his smile widened into a full-blown laugh.

"Masterful move," one of the Wellers' elders remarked, nodding approvingly. "We barely lost anything, yet we reported billions in damages. The Rhodes family is getting skinned alive for nothing!"

Another elder frowned slightly. "That guy who just walked in-wasn't that Andrew?"

Harvey's expression darkened. "That bastard had the nerve to lay hands on my men. He's got guts, I'll give him that!"

After a moment, he scoffed. "Let him do whatever he wants. It's just a desperate tantrum from a man who knows he's lost."

Harvey pulled out his phone and made a call, ordering, "Send more people to stir up trouble at Rhodes Corporation. I want the entire company to be reeking of scandal unti no one in Jayrodale will ever trust them again!"

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The two elders exchanged looks before giving him a thumbs-up. "Seizing the moment to crush them completely-brilliant, Mr. Weller!"

Harvey smirked. "Once Rhodes Corporation falls, the business world in Jayrodale will belong to the Wellers. Even Stevens Corporation will be next. Soon, we'll be the only power left standing!"

Not far from the Wellers' cars, another luxury vehicle had its window rolled down. Inside, Christina sat next to Aspen, both watching the chaos unfold.

"I can't believe Michael pulled such a dumb move," Aspen remarked with a mocking smile." Setting fire to the competition? Seriously? What an idiot."

Christina spoke coldly. "I've already sent in more reporters and hired people to escalate the scene. This should be more than enough to drown Rhodes Corporation in scandal."

Aspen raised an eyebrow. "Christie, you've changed. You're starting to act like a true power player."

Christina remained indifferent. "You think I've become ruthless and calculating, don't you? But I don't care. Andrew always looked down on me on my family. He thinks I'm beneath him. Fine. I'll prove to him that if he can climb to the top, then socan I. And I'll go even higher than he ever could!"

Aspen clapped her hands and laughed. “Christie, with that ambition, we're going

to take over Jayrodale! Let's go. Rhodes Pharmaceutical is as good as dead!"

Meanwhile, Andrew, Lauren, and

Francesca reached the upper floors

of Rhodes Corporation. As soon as

they stepped out of the elevator, they saw Marcus and several other executives being escorted away by the police.

Marcus pleaded desperately, "Officers, Michael was the one who set the fire-it

had nothing to do with me!"