Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 1199

"Andy, I'm here!" In the midst of the tense, frozen atmosphere, only Logan and Andrew seemed relaxed, chatting like old friends without a care in the world.

Andrew chuckled. "Logan, you're acting way too friendly!"

For once, Logan's face flushed slightly red with embarrassment. Truth be told, he and Andrew were not actually that close.

However, orders were orders—George had made it clear that they had to secure Andrew's favor no matter what it took. If Andrew did not show much enthusiasm toward the Keller family, then Logan had no choice but to make up for it by being overly enthusiastic himself.

"If you don't like it, how about you be the older brother and I'll be the younger one?"

Logan's attitude was ridiculously accommodating as if he had no pride left to defend. No matter how awkward it felt, Andrew was someone the Keller family absolutely had to win over.

Watching all this unfold, Tiana, Jameson, and the Hopkins crowd were even more stunned. It almost seemed like Logan, the heir to the Keller family, was trying to please Andrew.

Andrew waved him off. "You're older, so you should be the older brother. Anyway, enough small talk. Come, let me introduce you to a few people."

Without wasting time, Andrew gestured toward Jameson and Tiana.

"This is Mr. Jameson Rhodes, and this is his wife, Tiana Lambert."

Logan smiled warmly. "Mr. Rhodes, Mrs. Rhodes, I've heard much about you both. And Mrs. Rhodes in particular, your reputation for courage and strength precedes you. You have my respect."

Tiana, flattered and caught slightly off guard, gave a modest smile. "Mr. Keller, you're too kind. I'm just a reckless woman, nothing more."

Andrew continued the introductions smoothly. "And these two are their daughters, Lauren and Cecelia."

Logan bowed politely. "It's a pleasure, ladies. If you ever encounter any trouble here in Blumedale, just reach out. If it's something the Keller family can solve, it's as good as done."

Archie's expression shifted from forced smiles to pure humiliation, his face turning beet red. He had intended to back down gracefully, to save face. However, Logan had no intention of letting him save anything.

Behind Archie, the Hopkins fighters all dropped their gazes to the ground, not daring to make a sound. When facing the Keller family, the Hopkins were not even qualified to grovel.

"Get on your knees!" Logan's voice dropped several octaves, carrying a deadly chill.

Archie gritted his teeth and protested. "Mr. Keller, surely there's no bad blood between the Hopkins and the Kellers? And you want me to kneel over one insignificant little punk? Don't you think that's a bit much?"

Without warning, Logan slapped Archie across the face so hard it echoed through the night. He roared, "How dare you call him a punk in front of me? When you insult him, you insult me! What are you saying then, Mr. Hopkins—that I'm a bigger punk than he is?"

Before Archie could even steady himself, Logan followed up with a brutal kick.