Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 2378

Elsie nodded quickly, her eyes bright with surprise. "Mr. Lloyd, does that mean we'll see each other again?"

Andrew smiled. "If I have the time, of course, we'll meet again. It's just that I've been pretty busy lately."

Elsie nodded understandingly. "I know, you've always been a busy man. Well, then, Mr. Lloyd and Ms. Reyes, I'll get back to work. When you have time, please come visit again."

Andrew chuckled lightly. "Definitely."

Once Elsie left, Valerie crossed her arms, her face dark. "What the hell did you feed her? She's practically hypnotized by you."

Andrew shrugged. "Can't help it. Some people are just naturally charming."

Valerie let out a cold laugh and turned to leave. She felt like she had been played, and she was not the kind of woman who ever got played.

"Hold on." Andrew's calm voice stopped her just as she reached the door.

Valerie turned around, her tone sharp. "What now?"

Andrew smiled easily. "Ms. Reyes, no need to be so hostile. That attitude doesn't really suit someone speaking to an eighth-grade Divine Alchemist."

Valerie did not respond. Even with her pride, she could not help but lower her stance a little now that she knew who he really was.

Valerie's smile turned cold. "His name's Jaden Horton. He's ranked seventh on the Titan List. A lone martial artist with a terrifying reputation. He may not have reached the martial emperor level, but he's gone toe-to-toe with one and held his ground.

"Mr. Vazquez keeps him close because he's useful. But among his followers, Jaden is only considered mid-tier. Think carefully before you do anything. Maybe you can handle Jaden, but the rest of Mr. Vazquez's circle? They'll crush you."

Andrew just shrugged. "Thanks for the warning. Whether I want to pick that fight or not, that's my business. No need for you to worry, Ms. Reyes."

Valerie froze for a moment before laughing coldly. She did not believe for a second that Andrew would dare to cross anyone in Guillermo's ranks.

Forget Guillermo, just Jaden alone was enough to make most people back off. From Valerie's point of view, he was far more terrifying than Ezekiel, the Tristars Group's golden heir.