Valerie sighed in boredom. "You're really no fun, you know that? Dad's body can barely handle anything these days, and yet you're still so loyal. I honestly don't know how you keep yourself from exploding." Elaine's face turned red. "Watch your mouth. Let's talk about something serious now. Andrew saw you naked and even touched your chest. That's not a small matter. Finnegan's already back and talking privately with Mr. Vazquez. He'll be home soon." She continued, "Valerie, what exactly do you want? If you tell him everything, Finnegan will make sure you get justice. No matter the reason, Andrew definitely crossed the line. You're not just anyone… You're a woman and the heiress of our family. Even though Andrew earned our partnership, we still have every right to hold him accountable." Valerie's expression shifted, her mood flickering between anger and restraint. She suddenly clenched her fist. "If it were up to me, I'd tear him apart piece by piece. That bastard has way too many

Unlike in the old days, modern sects like this no longer hide from the world. Many had integrated with society, working in industries that matched their strengths. Only by moving with the times could they continue to thrive. Clearly, Iron Sword Sect's leaders understood that perfectly. "Stop right there." Two massive iron swords, each over 20 meters tall, stood upright to form the grand gates of the Iron Sword Sect. As expected, Andrew's old beat-up car was stopped at the entrance. He smiled faintly and parked. "Hello, could you please let them know that Andrew Lloyd from Chetvine is here to see them?" The two gatekeepers exchanged puzzled looks. One frowned and asked, "Chetvine's Andrew Lloyd? You mean the Andrew Lloyd from the royal Lloyd family?" Andrew's smile deepened. "The very same." The guards immediately straightened up, their attitudes changing completely. One of them hurriedly said, "Mr. Lloyd, please wait here. I'll inform them right away." Andrew chuckl

Devin chuckled calmly. "Who said I won't renew the contract? Of course, if you, Mr. Orben, feel uncomfortable working with us or think the Iron Sword Sect isn't worth your time, then I'll have no choice but to take my business elsewhere and find another partner." Theon's face went pale. He quickly said, "Mr. Kaplan, you know that's not what I meant. I just got a little too worked up earlier. Iron Sword Sect is one of our must-have partners at Sovereign's Apothecary." Andrew did not say a word. He simply listened quietly, though he could not help but shake his head. Every time something happened, that old fool Theon would lose his temper like his pants were on fire. He completely forgot who was chasing whom in this negotiation. Right now, it was the Sovereign's Apothecary who needed the Iron Sword Sect, not the other way around. Moreover, Devin was no ordinary man. He was sharp, one of those rare types who could read a room before anyone else even realized they were being watc

Franco's attitude toward Andrew did a complete change. In any other situation, if Andrew told him to bark, Franco probably would not even hesitate. Instead of rewarding his sudden enthusiasm, Andrew snapped the crystal box shut with a crisp click. The sweet fragrance in the air vanished instantly. He said coldly, "Sorry, but this is mine. And you, Mr. McClure… mind telling me who the hell you think you are?" The blatant insult made Franco's face flush red with rage. "You little…" Before he could finish, Devin raised a hand to silence him. Devin looked at Andrew, his eyes gleaming with interest. "Andrew, were you serious about what you said just now? You're really offering to cut the total price by one-third and gift the Iron Sword Sect at least one eighth-grade divine pill every year?" Andrew smiled easily. "A man's word is his bond, Mr. Kaplan. You knew my father… Do you really think his son would go back on his word?" Devin took a deep breath, then broke into hearty

Andrew said calmly, "We only have fewer than five alchemists in total, including myself. So, at this stage, fulfilling Iron Sword Sect's entire order would be impossible." Franco froze on the spot, completely dumbfounded. Andrew had just admitted it outright, no excuses, no dodging, and no attempt to soften the blow. "You… you little punk! If you knew you didn't have the ability, then why the hell did you agree to it earlier?" His rage exploded, and with one strike of his palm, the marble table beside him shattered into pieces. Augustin was stunned for a moment before his face twisted into a mocking grin. "Andrew, I can't believe I trusted you just now. Turns out you really are a liar. You think you can scam Iron Sword Sect and walk out of here alive? Dream on." Despite the two men shouting at him, Andrew stayed completely calm. "Are you both done yelling? Good. Then it's my turn to speak. Besides, Mr. Kaplan hasn't said a word yet, so what's the point of all your shouting?"