Rowan said, "You were just a small-town doctor back then. And now, you've leaped to become the King of Gabo Creek! Who would've known? Andrew, you've changed so much, so very much!"
Her voice was filled with amazement and admiration.
Andrew chuckled, "Actually, you're not doing badly yourself. The Onyx Serpents is one of the three major gangs in Gabo Creek!"
Rowan smiled wryly. "Are you running out of things to talk about? The current Onyx Serpents isn't the same as before! In the power struggles between those experts, we don't even matter!"
Her self-deprecating tone was obvious.
Andrew nodded. "Having a young woman like you carry the burden of an entire group on her shoulders must be quite difficult."
Rowan suddenly looked at him with burning eyes, "Would you be willing to help me?"
Andrew cursed inwardly. 'Damn it! She really knows how to take advantage of the moment!'
Before he could say anything, Rowan continued, "Andrew, I've never forgotten that kiss!"
Andrew laughed awkwardly. He was unsure if she meant the one in Goldridge or the one at the McDaniel family estate!
Gathering her courage, Rowan said gently, "Andrew, I came to Gabo Creek because you told me to. I'm very grateful that you've allowed us to establish ourselves here and no longer be oppressed! But what I really want isn't actually these things."
Her bright gaze fixed on him, and Andrew sensed trouble approaching.
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