Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 1596

Leslie let out a cold laugh. "You're just being stubborn! Andrew, no man has ever been able to ignore Ms. Phelan. Because in this world, whether men or women, everyone pales in comparison to Ms. Phelan's brilliance. You dare deny that?"

A mocking smile appeared on Andrew's face. "I'm not denying anything. Ms. Phelan really is a one-of-a-kind beauty—flawless, even. But pride is the deadliest of the seven sins. I just hope Ms. Phelan doesn't fall too deep into her own reflection."

Luna's tone was cool and calm. "There is one thing I lack compared to you."

That actually caught Andrew off guard. He had not expected her to admit to any shortcomings.

"Oh? And what might that be, Ms. Phelan?" he asked, raising an eyebrow.

Luna replied, "Alchemy."

Before he could respond, she continued flatly, "I only came to see you for one reason—I need you to teach me alchemy. I saw your performance at the Grand Medical Summit—it was, frankly, flawless. Andrew, you have what it takes to be my instructor."

Andrew listened through her pitch and then responded dryly, "So what now? Should I be honored, or should I be overwhelmed with gratitude?"

Luna's voice was frosty. "I don't care how you feel. I have only one demand—come to the Phelan estate and teach me alchemy. In exchange, I'll handle the big trouble you've stirred up in Blumedale!"

Andrew looked puzzled: "Big trouble? What big trouble do I have?"

Leslie jumped in with a sneer. "Wow. You really have no idea you're dancing on the edge, huh? Rafael, an important member of the Driscolls, is already dead. As for how he died, word within the Driscolls is spreading that it's connected to you!"

Andrew remained unfazed. "So?"

Leslie scoffed. "So you'd better accept Ms. Phelan's offer while you still can. If the Driscolls launch a full-blown investigation into you, there won't be a hole deep enough for you to hide in. And let's not forget—Joe, their golden boy, and a once-in-a-generation genius, has his eye on you now.

"He likes that girl from the Rhodes family—Lauren. And you, Andrew? You were stupid enough to get involved with her. Trust me. In this city, not even Governor McCormick can save you—only Ms. Phelan can."

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