Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 889

The more Aspen thought about it, the more convinced she became. "Seth, I have something urgent to take care of. We'll talk next time!"

Without waiting for his response, she turned and left in a hurry.

Seth tilted his head, watching her graceful figure disappear. His tongue flicked across his lips as a smirk formed.

"A top-tier beauty… aside from her chest being a little on the small side, she's damn near perfect. But even though they're small, they're perky—just the right size to fit in my hands.

"What's even better is that she's loaded. She just set up a company worth billions in Blumedale. Once I get her in my bed, I'll kill two birds with one stone—pleasure and fortune."

A slow, greedy grin stretched across his face. Women like Aspen could not be rushed, especially ones with powerful backgrounds, but he was not in a hurry. With his status as a Haywood, it was only a matter of time before he had her naked, completely at his mercy, savoring every inch of her.

There was just one problem—someone was controlling Aspen. After spending the past few days observing her, Seth was certain—there was a man behind the scenes.

He scoffed, thinking, 'I don't care who he is. Anyone who dares get in my way is signing his own death warrant.'

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Aspen rushed out of the restaurant and hurried to her car. She barely had time to catch her breath before pulling out her phone and dialing Andrew.

"Heh, well, well… Ms. Aspen, calling me first? That's rare," Andrew teased.

Aspen did not have the patience for his usual antics. "Andrew, do you have Kenny's son, Michael?"

Aspen clenched her teeth, barely holding back her frustration. "Andrew, I know you run Jayrodale like it's your playground right now. But even the wildest storm eventually meets a stronger force. Phantom Eye isn't someone you can just punch your way through.

"I've warned you—whether you listen or not is up to you. But when everything falls apart, don't say I didn't try to save your ass!"

Andrew let out a low chuckle. "Not bad, Aspen. You really came through for me by getting to Blumedale early and setting things up. I'll count this as a win for you."

Aspen nearly screamed in frustration. Was this man insane?

Did he not understand the disaster that was about to hit him?

How could he still have the audacity to praise her like some boss rewarding an employee?