Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren)

"It's over. Mr. Wright is furious, and the consequences will be severe!" someone whispered.

"Andrew is good as dead! When Mr. Wright gets angry, it's like the sky is falling!" another added..

"I really admire this guy's guts. Even now, he's not begging for mercy on his knees. He must be an idiot to think he's untouchable," a third voice said.

The onlookers' gazes toward Andrew were filled with both pity and mockery. If Winston went on a rampage, no one could help Andrew. Whatever Andrew had done to Raymond, Winston would pay back a hundredfold.

"Andrew, you might be able to humiliate Mr. Chapman, but in front of Mr. Wright, all you can do is grovel," Aspen said with a cold smile.

Andrew remained unmoved by the chatter and discussions surrounding him. He slightly turned his head, glanced sideways at Winston, and asked casually, "And who are you?"

The crowd erupted again. They thought Andrew was insane and just too arrogant. Winston had already stepped forward in anger, yet he dared to ask who he was. He was basically treating Winston as if he were nobody.

Everyone was sure that Andrew was doomed.

Winston was furious but managed a vicious smile. "Listen carefully, punk. My name is Winston Wright, and I'm from Blumedale's Wright family. I could crush you with one finger!"

He had expected Andrew to be terrified, especially after he had announced his identity. The Wright family name from Blumedale carried tremendous weight in the region.

Yet Andrew just shook his head and said calmly, "Sorry. I'm not familiar with any Wright family. I've never heard of them. Besides, today is about the grudge between Raymond and me. It doesn't seem to concern you.

The spectators all gasped, each thinking Andrew had lost his mind.

"I can't believe he actually spoke to Mr. Wright like that! How many lives does he think he has?" one person

muttered.

"Even in the state capital, no one dares to talk to Winston like that. This kid is either completely fearless or completely stupid!"

"What should have been a simple Reckoning Toast ceremony has turned into a public execution scene because of this guy. I bet Mr. Wright will definitely kill him, no doubt about it!" a third person commented. Christina's heart was racing. She thought, 'Andrew, how can you not take Winston seriously? Where the hell is this confidence coming from?'

Winston let out a dry laugh, his gaze sharp as a knife. "You've got guts, I'll give you that. I've been running this city for years, and I've never met someone as reckless as you

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He snarled, "Fine. If I don't kill you tonight, I don't deserve to be a Wright!"

Winston's eyes were blazing with fury, and he was determined to kill Andrew. This was not just about avenging Raymond anymore. It was about salvaging his dignity as the heir of the Wright family. "Well, if you don't think you're worthy to be a Wright, how about this: if you can't kill me, you can take my last name. I'll treat you like my godson from now on. I'm feeling generous," Andrew suggested casually.

Winston was beyond furious, howling, "Mr. Lowell, take him down! Kill this punk! I don't just want him dead-I want his entire family erased!"

Looking at his frenzied state, his face contorted with rage, was clear that Andrew had pushed him to the absolute limit.

The others were almost numb by now, with some even admiring Andrew's sheer audacity. Even while staring at death in the face, he still dared to verbally spar with Winston. 1

They had to admit, he truly had a death wish. Unfortunately no matter how tough he was, a person only had one life. Once dead, it was all over.

No matter how arrogant Andrew was or how much he disrespected Winston, he would ultimately be killed. So, his act of defiance seemed pointless to them.

Jason stepped forward with one hand behind his back, his tall, lean frame moving with an eerie calm.noveldrama

"I don't want to dirty my hands, so kneel and let Mr. Wright crush you to death," he threatened.

He added, "Otherwise, I'll first shatter your kneecaps, making you wish you were dead. Then I'll crack open your skull, ensuring you die with your eyes wide open in agony!

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