Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 1728

If the person behind the curtain had been just some ordinary woman or a man, Andrew would have shattered that veil and gone straight into a full-blown fight.

Yet, this was different. This was Reginald's former lover, the matriarch of the Peck family.

Andrew was not some ill-mannered person, and he could not just pounce on her. That would mean he really needed to see a doctor about having some kind of complex.

Suddenly, a loud bang echoed. With both of them being top-tier fighters, their clashing energies created a surge of force that blasted through the room. The silk curtains between them could no longer withstand the pressure and were ripped to shreds.

Victoria shouted urgently, "You little bastard, turn around. I'm not dressed!"

Andrew sneered. "After all that? Mrs. Peck, do you really think I'm going to fall for that?"

Without even glancing at the bed, he thrust his palm forward and kicked off the edge of the bed, dragging the chair he sat on backward across the floor in one smooth motion.

Both of them pulled back at the same time, and the turbulent energy in the room slowly settled.

On the bed, Victoria now sat fully clothed in a sleek black gown, her hair swept up into a high bun. She looked poised and regal.

Like Tiana's, her looks carried a sharp, cold beauty—flawless and composed. However, unlike Tiana's flirtatious charm, Victoria had a piercing edge in her eyes that made her seem more dangerous.

Even when she said nothing, her presence exuded authority. She looked at Andrew with a half-smile. "You reacted fast. It's a pity you didn't fall for it. If you'd been dumb enough to actually turn around, completely off guard… then you'd be on the floor right now, coughing up blood and barely breathing."

Andrew stared at her coldly. "So this was your way of settling the score for the Peck family?"

Victoria rose slowly. Though not particularly tall, she moved with a subtle allure. With every step, the slit in her dress revealed glimpses of her pale skin.

"If anyone was going to avenge the Peck family, it should've been my useless husband. You can relax. I don't care about your feud with them. I won't be getting involved."

Andrew frowned. "If that's the case, then why attack me just now?"

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