Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren)

Andrew said coldly, "If this ever happens again, then you and the Rhodes family will be done!"

Tiana's rage was palpable, but she was not the only one stunned. Everyone around them stared at Andrew in shock, their eyes wide with disbelief.

They could not believe that Andrew had just openly threatened Tiana. Moreover, it was not just her, but all of the Rhodes family.

He did not even try to hide it-this was a blatant, unfiltered warning. The sheer audacity of it was beyond anything anyone had ever seen.

Even Donald felt a shiver crawl down his spine. This was a war between giants, and in a battle like this, bystanders could be crushed just by standing too close.

If Tiana truly decided to attack Andrew, what side could he even take?

Not that it mattered-no matter which side he chose, he was powerless here.

Tiana was from the Lamberts, a name that carried immense weight in Gabo Creek. Additionally, she was also backed by the Rhodes family. With both powerhouses supporting her, Donald would not be able to do anything to her, even with his position as the police chief commissioner.

And Andrew? Donald could not even begin to measure his reach.

Jayrodale's underground ruler, the one who held all the power in the shadows. Connected to Marvin, the wealthiest man in Jayrodale, and Mark, the mayor, and

a network of forces that even Donald did not fully understand.

But more than anything, what terrified Donald the most-was Andrew himself. Donald had known Andrew for some time now, and the deeper he dug, the more one thing became clear.

There was only one way to describe Andrew: unfathomable.

Lauren had only passed out because of emotional distress. Physically, she was not in critical danger, but her spirit had been shattered.

Andrew carried her to the couch in her office, gently lying her down before placing a vitality pill between her lips. That should calm her nerves.

Only after ensuring her condition stabilized did he finally exhale. Then, he turned

to Francesca and said, "Fran, stay here and watch over Lauren."

Francesca nodded but still looked shaken. "What about you, Andrew? I-I was so mad before, but now I

just feel scared. Please don't go nnoveldrama

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after Mrs. Rhodes. Even my grandfather fears that woman!"

Andrew scoffed. "Tiana truly lives up to her 'Iron Lady' title. She's ruthless- especially to her own daughter.”

He continued, "If she doesn't give me an explanation, then I'll burn Rhodes Corporation to the ground myself."

With that, he turned and left the office. Earlier, he had not backed down from Tiana out of fear. He simply had more urgent matters-Lauren needed him first.

If not for that, he would not have just knocked Michael out he would have personally confronted Tiana then and there.

For as long as he could remember, Tiana had always looked down on him. To her, he was nothing more than a disposable pawn under Marvin's control. Someone unworthy of even being mentioned in the

same breath as the

Driscoll heir from Blumedale,

Andrew never bothered proving himself to her. He had never needed validation he knew exactly who he was.

Tiana's previous attempts to make things difficult for him? He let them go.

Partly out of respect-Tiana, despite her iron grip, was still a woman with principles,

And partly because she was Lauren's mother. Nonetheless, she had crossed a line today.

Not only had she physically struck Lauren, but she had also wounded her so deeply that she collapsed from sheer heartbreak.

Andrew was not the kind of man to let things slide.

Michael was just an obnoxious pest-someone he could easily swat away. However, if anyone dared hurt the woman he cared about, he would make sure they paid-even if that person was Tiana.

Destroying her would not be difficult.