Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 1663

As Andrew looked up toward the upper bleachers, a figure cloaked in black with hands tucked inside wide sleeves gazed back down at him.

Walter's eyes were expressionless, like a still, bottomless lake. He had not come today to interfere but was simply here to witness Andrew's sudden and brutal downfall.

Andrew had no idea what kind of venom Walter harbored in his heart. Even if he knew, he would not have cared.

He climbed up into the ring, shrugging off his jacket to loosen up before the fight.

Lauren stepped forward, caught his coat, and gave him a fist bump. "You got this, honey!"

Andrew grinned. "Don't worry."

Joe remained expressionless, but the slight twitch at the corner of his lips betrayed the storm brewing inside him.

"She even calls you 'honey'. So, you two are already that close?" His voice was cold.

Andrew chuckled. "Mr. Driscoll, have you ever even been in a relationship?"

Joe snapped, "Answer me. Otherwise, I might not be able to hold back later."

Andrew shrugged. "No need to lose your cool, Mr. Driscoll. You really ought to experience a serious relationship. When two people are in love, they call each other 'honey' or even treat each other as husband and wife. It's totally normal!"

Joe barked, "Ridiculous! You two aren't married. There was no ceremony, no vows, no official status. Treating each other that way is disrespectful to tradition!"

Andrew smirked. "Tradition? You mean that old-fashioned conservative stuff? Please, that stuff's long outdated. And even if we haven't signed papers, Lauren is still my wife in every way that matters. That's not up for debate."

Joe's stance shifted. His aura surged intensely around him. "Andrew, congratulations. You've officially pissed me off, and that's going to cost you."

Andrew tilted his head with a weird look. "Oh, wow, Mr. Driscoll. Is this what rage looks like from the heir of a luxury family? Sorry to disappoint you, but I'm a guy. I don't swing that way. If you're trying to look sexy and intense, you might want to save that for the ladies!"

Joe growled, "Enough chatter. Let's settle this with our fists!"

Andrew kicked off his shoes and rolled his shoulders. He cracked his neck, then narrowed his eyes as a sharp, focused energy lit up within them.

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