Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 1175

---- Chapter 1175 "Colonel Haywood, you know full well that with your rank and position, you can't just go around killing people on a whim," Chantelle warned coldly.

she added, "Besides, your friend Andarov used banned weaponry on Holtrien soil, which is a serious offense.

You can be sure Mr.

McCormick won't just let that slide." Left with no other option, Chantelle had to drop Derek's name to try to rein Xavier in However, Xavier was not intimidated at all.

His voice dripped with venom as he said, "Ms.

Garcia, I respect Mr.

MeCormickhe governs this province, and I'll give him that.

But do you think the Haywoods' name should be trampled like dirt? Especially by some no-name punk who doesn't know his place? "I'll chop him into pieces, and if I have to, I'll apologize to Mr.

McCormick myself.

But with the military accolades I've earned, the Haywood family's backing, and my deep ties in the defense department, killing this bug wouldn't even cause a blip on the radar." Chantelle's stomach twisted.

Xavier was not just brutishhe was cunning and calculating beneath it all.

Before swinging his sword, he had already mapped out every consequence and connection.

---- Gritting her teeth, she said sharply, "Colonel Haywood, I don't care what personal reasons you think you have.

You're not touching Andrew today.

Mr.

McCormick sent me here to protect him, and I will not stand aside." Xavier's voice thundered, "Ms.

Garcia, move! I don't want to clash with you over a worthless bug." Aspen urgently pulled at Andrew's arm.

"Let's go back inside, now! However, Andrew stood up and ignored her completely.

Instead, he gently moved Chantelle aside and walked straight toward Xavier, earning a death glare from her.

Andrew said, "You go around calling people bugs and talking like some noble patriot.

You talk about honor and justice like it's your religion, screaming about glory and serving your country..." He smirked.