All Chapters of Rising from the Ashes: Chapter 1731
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Chapter 1731
Victoria's cheeks flushed crimson, and she looked utterly embarrassed and ashamed. She raised her hand as if to strike him, but then lowered it again. She gritted her teeth as she said, "You little bastard, you've been keeping this pretty well hidden! Why didn't you tell me earlier that your father is Reginald, and let me make a fool of myself?" Her heart pounded uncontrollably as she recalled all the things she had said and those exaggerated gestures she had made. Even at her mature age, she could not stop the wave of heat rising to her face or the strange, complicated feelings churning in her chest. Andrew rolled his eyes and said bluntly, "I didn't want to bring up my dad at all. I didn't want to trigger your resentment or make things worse, but you seriously crossed the line, so I had no choice." Victoria let out a frustrated laugh. "So you're Reggie's son. Even if I'm angry with you, I wouldn't have the heart to lay a hand on you. No wonder when I first saw you, I was so
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Chapter 1732
Andrew said it without even blinking. Sure enough, Victoria burst out laughing. "Really? You really think I'm not old?" Andrew nodded and replied, "Not at all. You're incredibly young and beautiful." With a bashful smile, Victoria let out a playful hum. "You smooth talker… but I have to admit, I love hearing it! Andrew, how about I marry Liliana off to you? Don't worry, it's not to trap you into anything. It's a reward!" Andrew quickly waved his hands. "I can't accept that. I really can't. First of all, your daughter and I already have some misunderstandings. And second, I'm taken." Victoria gave a cold little laugh. "Oh, I know you're taken. I just don't care. You're the heir of the Lloyds, a future power player in one of the biggest dynasties! It'll be more unusual if you don't have a few women around you." Andrew opened his mouth to protest again, but Victoria raised a hand to silence him. "Don't be so uptight, acting like a shy little boy. Learn a thing or two from Re
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Chapter 1733
When Andrew left the Peck residence, his retreating figure looked hurried and flustered. Miles and Liliana stood by, watching his Porsche 911 disappear down the road, both looking suspicious. "Miles, he actually walked out of there without a scratch. Did Mom really let him off that easily?" Liliana could not accept it. No matter what, Andrew should have at least been beaten half to death. Miles did not say anything, but his expression darkened. Liliana glanced at him sideways. "Why the long face, Miles? Did Cathy demand the 'bedroom tax' from you again, and you couldn't perform?" Miles snapped, annoyed, "Shut it, you brat! You think I'm that pathetic? Besides, I've been taking Mr. Lloyd's Vitality Pill and Titan Essence Pill. Cathy's been begging for mercy every night." Liliana looked skeptical. "Then why are you looking so glum?" Miles found it hard to speak, but finally said, "Liliana, didn't you notice that Andrew's shirt was torn at the chest? When he went to see M
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Victoria was furious and raised her hand to slap Liliana, but in the end, she held back. She said coldly, "Listen carefully. Nothing happened between me and Andrew. This situation isn't nearly as filthy or shameful as you're making it out to be." She added, "That boy is the son of an old friend I once knew, and we were just catching up, nothing more." Liliana still did not buy it. "Then where's the proof? Mom, you've never let a strange man into your room all these years, but Andrew gets special treatment—he even outranks Dad. He came in alone, and who knows what the two of you did behind closed doors!" Victoria snapped, her voice icy. "That's enough. I don't owe anyone explanations, not in this house, not in this world. But since you're here, Liliana, I'll just get straight to the point—I've decided to marry you off to Andrew." She continued, "From now on, I want you to spend time with him. Show some care and attention. If you can win his heart, you will be the next head of th
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Miles said, "But I know there must be a reason why you favor Andrew so much. Perhaps it has something to do with that person you've never been able to forget from years ago. Am I right?" Victoria replied coldly, "What are you trying to say?" Miles sighed deeply. "I'm not trying to say anything. I just think you've lived your whole life being too strong-willed and exhausted! In the Peck family, you don't respect anyone, and in Blumedale, you don't even give Governor McCormick or the Three Titans any time of the day. "In Gabo Creek province's martial arts world, you're notorious for being ruthless and feared by everyone! Yet, you think about that one person day and night, your heart and soul consumed by him. "As your son, I just want to ask if he was really that extraordinary? Is he really worth all that longing?" By the time he finished, Miles' voice was filled with resentment. He was clearly angry. Victoria was silent for a moment before letting out a sharp, bitter laugh.
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Chapter 1736
Tiana had been keeping tabs on Andrew's visit to Victoria the entire time. As soon as it ended, she rushed over to Serenity Villa. She asked, "Andy, that bitch didn't give you any trouble, did she?" Andrew smiled. "Don't worry, Victoria had some misunderstandings about me at first, but later we cleared everything up!" Tiana's eyebrows shot up angrily. "You're calling her on a first-name basis now? So, she knows who you are? You're being quite respectful to her, aren't you?" Andrew could not help but smile wryly. "Yes, Victoria knows my identity, but her reaction was pretty calm. She didn't do anything extreme, and she actually treated me quite well." Tiana felt a pang of jealousy. "Don't trust that bitch's sweet talk! She might act nice to your face, but stab you in the back later. Do you like her, or do you like me more?" This was an easy question for Andrew to handle. "Do you even need to ask? Of course, I like you more! You're my mother-in-law and an elder I respect, wh
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Shortly after, Andrew made his way to the Gabo Creek Chamber of Commerce headquarters. Ryder was already waiting. The moment he saw Andrew, he rushed over and said, "Mr. Lloyd, my dad's planning to come after you!" Standing beside him, Rachel snapped, "Unless he has a death wish, Mason wouldn't dare!" Andrew calmly raised his hand. "No need for the dramatics. It was expected. Go on. What have you found out? Let's hear it." Ryder spoke quickly. "Mr. Byrne personally visited my father at the Ulrich residence. He asked my dad to set up a private meeting with you. Then, Mr. Byrne plans to make his move against you himself." A sharp glint flashed through Andrew's eyes. Marcelo again? The man just did not know when to quit. He ordered, "Rachel, get the car ready. Since they want to play games, I'll play a big one with them." Rachel trembled nervously. "Mr. Lloyd, are you planning to confront them directly?" A playful expression appeared in Andrew's eyes. "Of course, I'm no
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Chapter 1738
The group of young men froze for a moment, then their expressions shifted to full alert. "Dragon King? Never heard of him. Get lost." "Last warning—move your car or we'll smash it!" Andrew raised an eyebrow and said calmly, "Isn't the infamous Onyx Dragon King of Blumedale always holed up in this Onyx Serpent Bar?" Before the lead thug could spit out more nonsense, Andrew planted a hand on his face and shoved him aside effortlessly. The guy roared in anger, reaching for his baseball bat. Andrew pointed right at his nose, voice icy. "Scram. Get in my way again, and I'll bulldoze this trash bar into the ground." The pressure that suddenly burst from Andrew's presence made the group of bouncers feel dry-mouthed and paralyzed, unable to take a step. Powerful figures who had long operated within elite circles naturally carried a sense of dominance. Andrew was exactly that kind of man, and he did not need to bare his fangs or scream threats. Just a flicker of attitude was enoug
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Chapter 1739
With his other hand, Andrew reached behind the bar and pulled out a black handgun. Rachel gasped. "Mr. Lloyd, that's…" Andrew replied calmly, "Oldest trick in the book. Posing as a bartender while hiding a weapon. It's meant for sneak attacks, a standard setup in places crawling with organized crime. Pretty boring, honestly." He clicked his tongue and casually ejected the magazine. By now, the clubgoers had begun to notice the commotion. Not even the pounding music could drown out the tension as all eyes turned to Andrew, their faces filled with shock. The group of punks from earlier returned, this time led by a man in a black suit, striding over with menace in his eyes. "Let go of our guy and get the hell out of Onyx Serpent Bar! Or I swear, I don't care who you are—you won't leave in one piece!" The suited man radiated killing intent as he shouted his warning. Andrew glanced at him. "Are you the Onyx Dragon King?" The man's eye twitched as he barked, "Does it matter
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The third floor of the bar was a whole different world, hidden behind reinforced steel was a secret chamber. Led by the man in the black suit, Andrew and Rachel stepped inside. Rachel's face had gone pale, but Andrew remained completely calm and collected. "Sir, this guy insisted on seeing you!" the man growled as soon as they entered. At the far end of the chamber sat a massive black throne chair. Seated on it was a burly, broad-shouldered man with a thick beard and dark, blotchy skin. His sharp, beast-like eyes gleamed with danger at every twitch. This was Ronald, known throughout Blumedale as the Onyx Dragon King, ranked on par with Marcelo. The black blotches that covered his face gave him his name, a title he only earned after making a name for himself. Before that, people called him Onyx Serpent, a name not nearly as dignified. "Wow. What an impressive spirit from the younger generation. Mr. Lloyd, you weren't born in Blumedale, and I've never heard of you in Holtri
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