Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 1213

The awkward silence lasted for almost half an hour. Eventually, Aspen regained enough strength in her legs to move again. Without a word and her face icy cold, she reached for the car door, desperate to leave.

Andrew quickly grabbed her wrist and said, "I'll drive you home so you can change clothes. Especially your skirt and stockings—they're completely soaked."

Aspen immediately blushed crimson, embarrassment flooding up her neck and across her cheeks. She ground her teeth angrily and snapped, "No need!"

Andrew ignored her protests completely, starting the Ferrari and driving straight back to The Sovereign Residences.

Neither said a word during the entire drive.

Andrew genuinely did not know what to say. Everything had been perfectly normal until he suddenly crossed the line with Aspen.

It was just like those old movies, where the wealthy guy ended up sleeping with his favorite maid. Technically, Andrew had not done anything wrong; Aspen was his slave, after all.

Nonetheless, this was not the old days, and openly taking advantage of someone who worked for him was not exactly something to brag about.

On the other hand, Aspen was drowning in a very different kind of regret. She desperately wanted to slap herself for acting stupidly—why on earth had she bitten that devilish man?

Although they had not gone all the way, Aspen miserably admitted to herself that it hardly mattered. As far as her body was concerned, they had basically done everything else.

Her legs still trembled, and the lingering sensation between them was an unwanted reminder. Sure, Andrew had not technically claimed her fully, but the feeling was not far from it.

She vividly remembered his hand and exactly what he had done to her.

As they approached The Sovereign Residences, Aspen spoke icily, finally breaking the silence, "If you tell anyone about what happened, I'll jump off a building and make you regret it!"

Andrew chuckled lightly and said, "Seriously? Are you that weak? Honestly, if anyone should be complaining or threatening suicide, it's me, not you!"

Aspen stared at him, eyes wide with disbelief.

Was this guy even a man? Did he have no shame at all?

Confused and frustrated, Aspen decided to look it up online later to figure it out.

When the car stopped in front of the Serenity Villa, Aspen opened the door and nearly fell out, her legs weak. She turned back, glaring furiously at Andrew, then limped inside the house.

Andrew immediately called over Natasha, instructing her, "Keep an eye on Aspen. Make sure she doesn't try anything reckless like jumping off the building."

Natasha stared at him in surprise and asked, "Why? Did you hurt her pride or something?"

Andrew shook his head, "No, nothing like that. Just keep an eye on her, okay?"

Natasha nodded thoughtfully and said, "Alright."

Then, Andrew turned the Ferrari around and headed straight for Oak Apothecary. Ronan had promised to gather some medicinal ingredients for him, and Andrew wanted to check on his progress.

These ingredients were not particularly rare, but Andrew needed them urgently to craft a special pill that would help Tiana advance to the next level.