Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 1806

Victoria remained completely unmoved by his outburst. "Since you know that Andrew is his son, who gave you the courage to shout at him like that?"

Her words carried a hint of subtle mockery.

Calvin's face turned bright red as he suddenly straightened his back defiantly. "I can't match that bastard Reginald, and I wouldn't dare cross him! But his son, Andrew? I don't take him seriously at all! If I wanted to, do you really think I couldn't destroy that little bastard Andrew?"

For the first time, Victoria's calm expression changed. She began laughing hysterically, doubled over as if she had just heard the funniest joke in the entire world.

"Calvin, oh Calvin, you're nothing but a cowardly bully who's all bark and no bite. You think you could actually kill Andrew? Like father, like son. Do you really think Andrew is someone you can mess with? Haven't you learned enough from the lesson he gave you last time?"

She continued, "And do you even know his true identity? Let me enlighten you. Just like Reginald once was, Andrew is the Dragon Heir of the Lloyd royal bloodline with the Blood-Eyed Black Dragon seal marked on his body! Even if he were lying unconscious in front of you, you wouldn't dare raise your blade. Don't even kid yourself."

By the end, Victoria's voice had grown sharp, fierce, and contemptuous. Calvin trembled where he sat, gripping the arms of his chair.

It was not just anger. He was choking on the bitterness, so much that he looked ready to explode. He shouted, "So what? You shameless slut! You've fallen for a boy young enough to be your son? Is that it?"

He sprang to his feet and pointed a shaking finger at Victoria, his voice cracked from rage.

Victoria shot him a cold, mocking smile. "Calvin, I saw right through you the moment you married into the family. You were a worthless man then, and you're still a worthless man now. I gave birth to your children and helped you build the Peck family from scratch. In the end, I even got you ranked among the Five Apex Families!"

She continued, "After everything I handed you, you've still made no real progress. Do you seriously think I'm like you, someone who couldn't control my desires and emotions?"

Calvin scowled. "What are you trying to say? Are you trying to tell me that you and Andrew didn't cross the line?"

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