Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 881

No one expected Michael and Kenny to have such powerful connections in Blumedale. Many people's expressions shifted at that moment.

Those who had thought Michael was overstepping his bounds and digging his own grave now realized he was not acting recklessly—he had every reason to be confident.

This was not just defiance anymore. He had the backing to be arrogant.

Tiana warned, "Andrew, you better think carefully. If you let Michael drag the Driscoll family's attention to Jayrodale, it won't just be you—Marvin will be doomed too!"

Lauren's voice was filled with frustration. "Why should Dr. Lloyd beg a scumbag like Michael? What did he do wrong to deserve this humiliation?"

Tiana snapped, her tone sharp. "The situation is bigger than personal pride! Acting on impulse will only bring destruction! I told you before—there was never a chance for you two. Now the problem has escalated, and if Andrew refuses to submit, he'll face the full wrath of the Driscoll family—that means relentless pursuit and certain death!"

Lauren's face turned pale. This was exactly what she had feared all along.

The Driscoll family was an untouchable, towering force—something even she knew was impossible to fight against.

"Mr. Lloyd," one of the Rhodes Corporation executives spoke up. "A real man knows when to surrender. Maybe you really should listen to Mrs. Rhodes!"

"That's right, Mr. Lloyd. Sometimes, enduring humiliation is the only way to survive. The Driscoll family is not an enemy you can fight head-on!"

"Sigh… Fate is cruel. Mr. Lloyd, we truly wish we could help, but there's nothing we can do!"

The upper ranks of Rhodes Corporation spoke up, their words laced with helplessness.

He said calmly, "First, I want to thank everyone for looking out for me. I know many of you are only advising me out of concern for my safety."

Lauren looked at him with deep emotion, her voice trembling. "Dr. Lloyd, you don't have to humiliate yourself. I'll leave Jayrodale with you. We can go somewhere far away and start over!"

Andrew shook his head. "I can leave, but you can't. You have family, people who depend on you. If I make you run away with me, I'd be forcing you to betray them, to abandon your responsibilities. I can't be that selfish."

Michael let out a loud, mocking laugh. "Andrew, you really are a sentimental fool. Even I'm a little moved by your speech. Too bad you're just a worthless nobody. Sure, you've got some strength and a bit of wit, but in the face of true power, you're nothing more than a speck of dust.

"With just a breath, I can make you disappear! So now that you're done with your little emotional speech… are you ready to crawl on your knees and pass under my legs?"