Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 1397

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?"

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.