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Chapter 1356

    The eighth round, the Vein Whisperer challenge, had officially ended.


    Stagehands quickly cleared away the excess props from the tform, leaving just three remaining figures standing in the left, center, and right positions. From the audience, it was an unobstructed view of the three contestants.


    On the far right stood Andrew, now undeniably the center of attention.


    Thomas and Mosby making it this far was expected, but Andrew? He had bulldozed his way here with one shocking move after another, turning every expectation on its head.


    People could not help but wonder-was he just insanely lucky, or had he been hiding his true strength all along, ying the fool to catch his opponents off guard?


    Up on the judges'' tform, Clifford''s expression was as dark as a storm cloud. He leaned forward and barked, "Andrew, this is yourst chance. Will you withdraw now and walk away with a respectable third ce, full of honors?"


    Andrew rolled his eyes, clearly unimpressed. "Why would I quit now? Third ce isn''t nearly enough for me."


    The crowd burst intoughter. This guy had guts, no doubt, but was he not worried about biting off more than he could chew? Most would have been thrilled to secure third ce at this stage.


    Clifford''s patience was wearing thin, and he snapped, "Third ce isn''t enough for you? What, do you think you can take second?"


    Andrew smirked, raising two fingers and shaking them dismissively. "Nope. I''m not interested in being the eternal runner-up either. I said it before—my goal is the championship."


    Clifford let out a bitter, mockingugh. "You''re out of your mind! That''s the most ridiculous thing I''ve ever heard!"


    Andrew''s eyes narrowed, his tone turning icy. "You''ll find out soon enough, old man. Just sit back and watch."


    His blunt, unfiltered challenge sent a ripple of shock through the audience. This guy was seriously going head-to-head with the


    Advanced Medical Institute''s


    top


    dogs, Preston and Clifford, without a hint of fear or restraint. Even figures like Thomas or Malcolm would


    never dare speak this boldly.


    Jameson let out a strained chuckle. "Andy''s attitude gets more explosive by the day."


    Tiana snorted. "So what? With his skills, he has every right to act like a demon in human form. When you''re this strong, why not be a little


    arrogant? The Advanced Mediol ne


    Institute and Mosby have been throwing their weight around for years-Andrew''s just giving them a taste of their own medicine."


    Zephyr and Esther exchanged uneasy nces. They felt too insignificant to speak up,cking the influence of families like the Rhodes. Andrew had stormed his way


    to the summit, and even their family could only look up at him now.


    Meanwhile, on the sidelines, Lauren leaned closer to Aspen, whispering, "Hey, Aspen, didn''t Andrew mention you''re weak because you''ve been bleedingtely? Is it... You know, that time of the month?"


    Aspen replied, "No, it''s not. I''m not supposed to get my period for a few more days."


    After all, how could she go wild with Andrew for hoursst night if she was on her period?


    Lauren frowned. "Are you anemic, then? Maybe you should have Andrew check you outter, just to be safe."


    Aspen''s cheeks flushed a deep red, a shy, awkward smile spreading across her face. "Um... no, it''s not that. It''s just... well, let''s talk about itter."


    Of course, she was not anemic. As a senior grandmaster-level martial artist, it


    would be ridiculous for her to suffer from anemia.


    was far more


    The truth was


    embarrassing. Her recent bleeding had a much simpler


    exnation-she had only just lost her virginityst night. The sheets had been speckled with a fain amount of blood, and her energy had beenpletely drained. Her legs still felt weak, trembling slightly every time she tried to close them.


    Every time her thighs brushed together, a sharp, stinging heat reminded her of


    just how merciless Andrew had been.
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