Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 2361

Enzo's anger was replaced with a deep sense of fear. He hissed, "Andrew, you actually hit me on our family's territory? I'm telling you, this can be a small deal or a huge one. Hitting me might be nothing, but humiliating the Reyes family's reputation? That's a massive problem."

Looking down at the cowardly fool at his feet, Andrew laughed. He slowly pulled his leg back and said dismissively, "The Reyes family's reputation is indeed a big deal, but I came here today without giving a damn about any of that. I'm just here to do business, yet the Reyes Grand Auction House not only made things difficult for a customer but also threatened me."

He mocked, "Oh my, I'm so scared! And when I get scared, I tend to do impulsive things… like killing people!"

Enzo gritted his teeth in hatred. He knew Andrew was mocking him, but there was nothing he could do, as he no longer dared to act arrogantly. He was afraid Andrew might actually lose control and cripple him on the spot.

Suddenly, a sultry voice rang out, chuckling. "Mr. Lloyd, you just got back to Chetvine, and your temper's already blazing hot. First, you beat up Sorya's Tristars Group heir, and now you've rushed over to the Reyes family's territory and hurt our man. If word of this gets out, your reputation will shake the city even more.

"People will think the Reyes family is completely useless. People might start saying the Reyes family has gone soft, letting you step on us the moment you return to Chetvine. Some might even think our family's power is all smoke and mirrors… that anyone can walk in and humiliate us."

By the end of her words, her voice had lost its musical sweetness and turned ice-cold, chilling the air around them.

Joaquin looked toward the speaker and immediately bowed his head respectfully. "Ms. Reyes!"

Enzo scrambled up from the ground, ignoring his pain. He said with a forced smile, "Valerie, what brings you here? Didn't you say you'd rest upstairs and wait for the opening?"

The woman wore a sleek, tailored suit, her fair skin glowing under the light. The polished leather heels on her feet gleamed sharply, and just standing there, her figure drew every eye in the room.

Her face was stunning, sharp yet sensual, carrying a trace of wicked charm. Her eyes, in particular, flickered faintly with a golden hue, indicating her extraordinary mastery of the martial arts.

She was Valerie Reyes, the seventh daughter of the Reyes family. In Holtrien's military, she was known as the Withering Flower.

"Mr. Lloyd, I've taken a liking to your Marble Essence Pill. Name your price." Valerie changed her tone quickly.

One second, she was cold as ice and aloof; the next, she flashed Andrew a devastatingly beautiful smile.

Unfortunately, Andrew was not falling for any of it. "Sorry, I don't know you. If you want the Marble Essence Pill, fine. In a bit, go through the auction process and compete with the other Chetvine elites for it."

The smile on Valerie's face instantly froze. Then, her expression darkened considerably.

Making her compete with other Chetvine elites meant she would have to pay a ridiculous price. More importantly, she had personally asked for it, but Andrew still refused.

Valerie could not tolerate this. She could not understand why Andrew, knowing full well she was the lady of the Reyes family, still dared to disrespect her so blatantly and dismiss her so bluntly.