Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 1462

Lauren seemed to sense something and smiled comfortingly. "Ms. Stevens, let the past stay in the past! You can completely start over now. You're very capable, and with your family by your side, I believe that with effort, you can still build a good life!"

Christina forced a smile. "I'll do my best to live up to your kind words, Ms. Rhodes, and I'll definitely work hard!"

Meanwhile, Andrew left the fast-food restaurant and got into his Ferrari, heading toward a coffee shop.

Yara, dressed in a stunning red dress, was already waiting for him with graceful elegance.

"Andrew, I ordered you a cappuccino," she said sweetly as he approached, her smile soft and flirty. "Do you know the meaning behind that drink? It's said to symbolize two people in love going on a date."

Andrew sat down and waved dismissively. "Cut the nonsense. You said you had important info about Quinton. What is it?"

Yara pouted. "Jumping straight to business—how boring!"

Andrew let out a short laugh. "Ms. Wright, I don't think we're close enough to be flirting like this."

This woman used to be bitter and deadly serious, especially with how Quinton mistreated her. She even went as far as using her own nudes as leverage—ruthless did not begin to cover it.

But lately, she had been acting like some playful, lovestruck girl—always finding excuses to tease him.

Andrew was starting to wonder if she was just going through a phase or had fallen for him.

Yara sighed in defeat and slumped back. "Fine, I knew you wouldn't take the bait! But my feelings won't change. As long as you're willing, I'm ready to give myself to you!"

Her voice got quieter toward the end, her tone softening. Despite her boldness, she was still a well-bred lady at heart, not quite used to being so forward.

Andrew rubbed his temples. "I don't get it. Why ruin a perfectly good working relationship? Isn't our current way of getting along much better?"

Yara scoffed and clenched her teeth. "Women always want more. Haven't you figured that out? Andrew, if you want to blame someone, blame yourself for being too damn attractive. Even if you helped me win the position of head of the Wright family, at the end of the day, I'm still a woman, and women need someone strong to lean on.

"And you, Andrew, are the most ideal man I've ever met. Plus, I wouldn't mind undressing and sharing a bed with you…"