Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 1193

Justin's face twisted in discomfort, but before he could say anything, a loud voice boomed across the entrance.

"Mr. McGrath, you can step back! If Mrs. Rhodes wants to dine in our Celestial Suite, then she's more than welcome!"

As the voice faded, a burly man with a thick beard strode over. The giant crystal ring on his hand and the heavy gold chain across his chest made it clear—this man was rich, but absolutely tasteless.

Jameson snorted coldly. "The Hopkins family sure has some nerve, snatching up someone else's reservation like it's nothing."

Archie Hopkins cracked a wide grin, revealing a mouth full of blackened teeth, and laughed without a care. "Mr. Rhodes, you sound way too naive!"

Archie shrugged and said, "In this world, it's all about money and muscle. The Hopkins family's got both. So stealing a little dining room from the Rhodes family? It's nothing."

Tiana's voice turned icy. "Since you're admitting it's theft, then do us a favor and get the hell out."

Archie's droopy eyes roamed over Tiana's figure without a shred of shame, and he clicked his tongue lasciviously. "Mrs. Rhodes, maybe the Rhodes are nobodies here in Blumedale… but you, you're a prize."

"Good Lord, look at you in that dress! That bare back of yours… I could spend a whole year savoring you and never get tired," he leered.

Lauren and Cecelia's faces darkened with rage, and even Andrew's brows drew tight, a flash of cold light passing through his eyes. However, Tiana stayed perfectly calm.

She walked straight toward Archie with a sweet, syrupy smile. "Mr. Hopkins, do you really think I'm beautiful?"

Archie was practically drooling now and nodded like a fool. "Of course! You're drop-dead gorgeous!"

Archie bragged, "Tiana, all you have to do is ditch Jameson and fall into my arms. I'll sign over everything I own to you! I'll kick my current wife out tonight, no hesitation, and throw you the biggest, grandest wedding Blumedale's ever seen!"

As he rambled on, his eyes were glued to Tiana's chest, his breathing growing heavier and more disgusting by the second.