Tiana covered her mouth and laughed. "Mr. Yates, there's nothing wrong with you thinking that way."
Due to Andrew's rise to power, all of Blumedale was in uproar. Anyone with any status rushed to the Gabo Creek Chamber of Commerce to offer congratulations. Even neighboring cities and gangs throughout Gabo Creek province sent representatives to make appearances.
Everyone was bustling about, except for Andrew himself, the main character. He was hiding in Serenity Villa, not wanting to deal with anything. As a result, those who came to congratulate him waited eagerly for ages but could not get a meeting with him.
Andrew naturally had this kind of prestige now. If he wanted to show his face, he would make an appearance. If he did not want to show his face, then even if the king himself came calling, he would not give them any respect.
Chantelle was already prepared and could leave for Terror Town, her hometown, at any time. She was just waiting for Andrew to finish his business in Blumedale.
Just then, Luna drove alone to Serenity Villa. Her arrival was calm, but her presence carried an undeniable pressure.
Aspen, Francesca, Lauren, and Chantelle all looked tense and wary of her.
Luna headed directly toward the main entrance of Serenity Villa. "I'm here to see Andrew."
Aspen said coldly, "Ms. Phelan, if you have something to say, you can say it right here."
Luna suddenly smirked and lifted Aspen's chin with one finger. "You must be Aspen Stevens, from Bridgefields, right?"
Aspen stiffened but answered, "Yes. Do you have something to say to me, Ms. Phelan?"
Luna looked down at her for a long while, making Aspen uncomfortable. Then, she said slowly, "You're quite protective of your man. Do you really like him that much?"
Aspen's face flushed red, but her answer was firm. "Of course I do. How could I not?"
Luna chuckled. "Relax. I'm not here to stir up trouble. I just came to pay a visit to the so-called King of Gabo Creek."
Aspen still did not look convinced.
From the second floor, Andrew's voice drifted down. "Let Ms. Phelan in. It's fine."
Only then did Aspen reluctantly step aside.
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