Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 1718

Andrew grinned. "You heard me right—I meant exactly what I said. To put it bluntly, I need the Ulrich family under my control. I need a puppet to manage things on my behalf."

Ryder's face darkened. "So basically, you want me to be your puppet? Trying to 'hold the king and command the lords'?"

Before he could finish his dramatic analogy, Logan smacked him across the face. "Ryder, you're seriously a pile of crap. 'Hold the king'? Who the hell do you think you are, royalty?"

He added, "The Ulrich family isn't an empire, and you're no emperor. Can you stop flattering yourself and spouting this nonsense like you passed eighth-grade civics?"

Ryder turned red, realizing just how out of touch he sounded.

Even Andrew could not help but smirk, thinking this guy was something else. All he wanted was someone obedient to help him steer the Ulrich family, and here Ryder was, acting like he had just been offered a crown.

After thinking for a moment, Ryder shook his head, essentially refusing. He said, "My dad currently controls the Ulrich family, and I'm not old enough to take over yet! Besides, if I were to take over the Ulrich family, what would happen to him? What you're saying is completely unrealistic!"

Andrew smiled. "Alright, I understand what you mean. Get out of the car and scram!"

Ryder was somewhat angry but held it in. "Mr. Lloyd, what exactly are you trying to do?"

Andrew waved dismissively. "Get lost! A golden opportunity is right in front of you, and you refuse to cherish it. If that's the case, I'll hand this opportunity to your two brothers instead. Especially that little brother of yours—that kid has real potential!"

Logan picked up the conversation, laughing. "Exactly! Reece is still in elementary school, but he is way more impressive than you! At least that kid has ambition. He's young but has a big appetite. You just keep playing soldier in your military base!"

He continued, "Someday, when you return to the Ulrich family, he will be sitting in the head of family position, demanding you submit to him! If you don't, then there won't be a place for you in the Ulrich family!"

Rachel chuckled lightly. "Mr. Ulrich, even with Mr. Lloyd's support, you're still too scared to take over the Ulrich family. That just shows you're all bark and no bite—a complete coward! I guess it means we'll have to look for someone else, someone with guts and ambition."

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