Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 1841

"What do you think about Andrew?"

Scarlett was caught off guard by Henry's sudden question. Then, she let out a mocking laugh and said, "Just a nobody. That man's already made it onto my Driscoll family's death list."

Henry shook his head. "Whether your family wants him dead or not, that's not my business. I'm simply asking for your honest assessment of the man. Is he good or bad?"

Scarlett reluctantly replied, "I'll admit, he's not ordinary. He rose quickly in Blumedale and managed to win over Derek and George. Now he's even grown to match the level of the Five Apex Families!"

Henry smiled. "Good, at least you're being fair about it! But there's one thing you've overlooked."

Scarlett looked puzzled. "What's that?"

Henry stood up and walked to the window, clasping his hands behind his back. His eyes glinted with a quiet sharpness as he said in a low voice, "His strength. Back in the main hall, he sent Matthew flying with a single strike. You noticed that, didn't you?"

Scarlett scoffed, unimpressed. "Matthew might have broken into the martial king tier with pills and some sketchy shortcuts. But if we're being real, he's third-rate at best. I could take him out with one hand. So, Andrew knocking him down like that doesn't prove much."

Henry chuckled and said slowly, "Ms. Driscoll, your bias is clouding your judgment. Actually, I'm not even talking about the moment he struck Matthew. I'm talking about the movement right before. He was fast, ghost-like. Even I got caught off guard for a second. It's a shame hardly anyone in the hall noticed it."

Scarlett frowned. "Mr. Fischer, what exactly are you trying to say by praising Andrew like this?"

Henry's voice dropped into something colder. "Simple. I plan to bring him under me. Now that Jerome's dead, Goldridge is bound to fall into chaos. After that, the Southern Martial Union will be shaken too. Right now, even though the Fischer family holds the center in Goldridge, we're not strong enough to handle what's coming. I lack a dependable powerhouse, someone who can get things done."

Scarlett grew irritated. "So, Mr. Fischer, you're saying I can't go after Andrew anymore?"

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