Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 1815

Andrew said, "I've got business to handle in Goldridge tomorrow. You should get home too. Don't catch a cold out here."

Just as he got into the car, Freya stomped her foot in frustration. "Andrew! Can't we at least talk this through a bit more? Come back! Just once, and I'll give you a taste. That should work, right?"

Andrew nearly slipped while getting into the car and almost face-planted. He could not take it anymore, so he told the driver to hit the gas hard.

Freya felt completely defeated as she stared into the night in a daze. "Am I really that unattractive? Even when I'm throwing myself at him, he won't take it. I have no idea what that jerk is thinking."

Deep down, she felt an inexplicable sense of disappointment.

Emily appeared at the doorway and called out, "Freya, what are you doing standing out there by yourself? Get inside! It's freezing out here!"

Freya huffed and walked through the Keller residence gates, still feeling uncomfortable.

Emily asked, "Andrew left, right?"

Freya hummed in response and said, "Yeah, he's gone."

Emily said coldly, "Don't worry. I already know where that bastard Hank went. There's been an incident in Verhampton Valley in the south of Gabo Creek province that needs his investigation, so he'll be stuck there for a while. That's all we need. I'll take some men and go drag him back here!"

Freya looked worried. "Emily, you know what your martial arts level is like, right? If you go rushing in there, it could be dangerous."

Emily scoffed, her tone full of confidence. "Relax. I'll take a few of our elite fighters with me. Besides, Theo is coming too. With his help, that scumbag has nowhere to run."

Freya blinked. "Wait… Theo from the Fischer family? One of the Three Titans? Have things between you two really progressed that far?"

Emily's cheeks flushed slightly, but she looked smug. "Not exactly, but Theo has been chasing after me for a while. I keep him on a leash, and he follows obediently. With someone from the Fischer family backing us up, we don't need Andrew at all."

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