Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 1502

"If you bring him along and something goes wrong, don't blame me for it." Andrew's tone was firm.

Chantelle immediately grew angry. "Mr. Lloyd, you're being way too arrogant! Mr. Veyne is respected even by Governor McCormick and is a genuine professional in geomancy. Besides, I'll be looking after him, so I don't see how anything could go wrong."

Andrew sneered coldly. "Fine, I won't interfere with that con artist. But what about this muscle head next to you? What's the point of bringing him along? We're not going to war—we're going to find a treasure site. More people won't help us succeed, and it might actually backfire, so send him back right now."

Chantelle hesitated at his words and turned to glance at Ralph, the wilderness survival expert.

Ralph snorted coldly and strode toward Andrew with clenched teeth. "You got a problem with me? Do you know how easy it would be for me to take down a little punk like you with these muscles?

"Ms. Garcia is under my protection. As long as I'm around, nothing will happen to someone as important as her. Despite that, you’re trying to get rid of me. Could it be that you're just jealous that I'm the man by Ms. Garcia's side instead of you, Mr. Lloyd?"

Andrew shook his head and muttered, "Idiot."

Chantelle snapped. "That's enough, Mr. Lloyd! I handpicked Mr. Veyne and Mr. Sutton for this expedition. Just focus on your own people; mine are my responsibility."

Andrew's face remained blank. "Well, that confirms it. You're an idiot too."

Chantelle flared with anger. "Excuse me? What did you just say?"

Andrew did not even bother answering. He turned around and walked straight back to his vehicle.

Chantelle was shaking with rage.

Who did he think he was? He had no respect whatsoever for her choices, and he completely dismissed the people she brought in as if she did not matter.

Moreover, Ralph was a retired Special Forces soldier with extensive wilderness survival experience, while Magnus was the best geomancy specialist they could find in Blumedale.

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