Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren)

At that moment, Andrew was sitting with Zachary.

"Ever since I got to Blumedale, I've been slammed with work. Totally forgot to come hang out with you," Andrew said with a smile.

Zachary's rugged face twisted into mock irritation. "Forgot? Please! You've just been out there flexing while leaving me in the dust!"

Andrew waved a hand. "Let's talk business. You said Luna showed up, even pulled a gun? What exactly happened?"

Zachary straightened his posture. "I came all the way to Serenity Villa just to tell you in person. Captain, that psycho woman got her eyes locked on you."

Andrew replied calmly, "She's been annoyed with me from the start. But what's that got to do with you?"

Zachary said, "She showed up at my restaurant and asked me about you. I didn't tell her anything, but when she left, her face looked like a storm was coming."

There was a pause, and Andrew asked, "You kept quiet, and in return, she pulled a gun on you. Am I right?"

Zachary's eyelid twitched, and he laughed dryly. "I mean, technically, yes. But it wasn't serious. No need for you to get pissed."

Andrew grinned. "Back when we were in the organization, you knew what kind of temper I had. I don't mess with people, and I don't take kindly to people messing with me. I've cut ties with my past. Everything's gone. I'm just living life clean now."

He added, "But still, someone always wants to dig up dirt, start trouble, push boundaries. And now we've reached the point where they're pulling guns? What a joke."

Zachary laughed nervously. "Captain, please don't smile like that. It freaks me out."

Andrew snorted. "What are you scared of? I'm not targeting you. Go back. And don't need to worry about Luna. I'll handle it."

Zachary asked carefully, "How are you planning to handle it? Can we not make it a whole thing?"

Andrew's eyes turned sharp. "If she wants to use her power to push people around, then I'll push back harder. That's how I'll handle it. Whether it turns into a big mess or not depends on her."

Zachary swallowed hard and left. He

knew Andrew was capable of anything. Luna might be a

high-ranking general and deadly in her own right. However, the man he had just spoken to was the type who would not hesitate to challenge the heavens themselves.

After a few steps, Zachary turned around and called out, "Captain, are you free on New Year's Day? January 1st..."

Andrew chuckled. "If you need help, just say it. If it's anything else, I'm not interested. Zac, I don't want you getting too close to me. The last thing I want is to see your corpse lying cold on the ground."

Zachary grinned widely, shrugging. "Dead or alive, we all go out someday. Why be

scared? Besides, those old enemies aren't going to chase me into Gabo Creek

province. At least, not anytime soon.

"On January 1st, I'm formally

entering the inner circle of the

Southern Martial Union under Jerome Thornton, the leader. I'm not too confident about my chances, so I'd like you to come along and back me up!" noveldrama

Andrew nodded. "No problem."

Zachary left happily. Andrew said it was not a problem, which meant everything was locked in.

Just minutes after Zachary left, Luna arrived at Serenity Villa. Facing the tightly shut gate, Leslie frowned and stepped forward to ring the bell.

Yet, no one answered.

Leslie scoffed and yelled, "Andrew, are you in there? If you are, come open the door and welcome Ms. Phelan!"

Andrew's voice echoed from inside the house. "Sorry, nobody's home!"

Leslie froze. If no one was home, then who the hell just answered?