---- Chapter 2140 Andrew disliked owing others favors and even more so disliked using his power to bully the weak, so he would not ept gifts. Lauren walked over and said, "Honey, there''s one more thing! Earlier, members from the Onyx Serpents came here to visit you! But you and Aspen had just gone to Jayrodale, so you missed them." Andrew raised a brow. "The Onyx Serpents came here?" That had been unexpected, yet it was not exactly surprising when he thought about it. The Onyx Serpents now lived under his protection, and Rowan was a simple person who did not think inplicated ways.
However, Agatha was no pushover, and Andrew had dealt with her before. Chances were, Agatha had seen him rise in Gabo Creek and decided to make nice. Since it was still early, Andrew prepared a few things and headed over to visit the Onyx Serpents. Since he had invited them to Gabo Creek province, he could not just ignore them forever. Besides, Andrew still had quite a good impression of Rowan. At the Onyx Serpents'' ce, Agatha was constantlyining ---- and grumbling. Not seeing Andrew during the day had left her very displeased.
Meanwhile, Rowan rested her cheek in her palm and stared out the window in a daze. Andrew had note to see her even once, and she could not help but wonder if he had forgotten about her. Then again, how could he be so cruel and forget about her? A youngdy in the flush of a crush was always overthinking. Just then, a subordinate came to report, "Madam Dney, Ms. Maddock... Mr. Lloyd is here!" Agatha jolted, then sprang up from the couch in delight. "Please, bring him in at once!" Rowan jolted as if shocked by a spark, her back instantly straightened.<f08> This text is hosted at find?novel</f08>
She nced left and right, grabbed the hand mirror on the table, and hurried to check her makeup andplexion. Fortunately, she was a natural beauty who did not need much preparation to look breathtakingly gorgeous. However, Rowan''s traitorous heart began racing uncontrobly at that moment. She suddenly felt indescribably nervous. Then, Andrew walked in. "Madam Dney, it''s been many years, I hope you''re well!" He ---- smiled as he presented the gift he had brought. Agatha was overwhelmingly enthusiastic. "Oh, Mr. Lloyd, I was already so grateful that you came to see me.
Why bring a gift as well? If you do that, the Onyx Serpents will feel we owe you." Andrew chuckled and found a seat. Rowan sat on his other side, eyes forward and posture perfectly straight. Yet, the nervousness and joy on her face were impossible to hide. Agatha suppressed her glee and fussed over Andrew with kind words and small talk. Finally, she came to the point. "Mr. Lloyd, ever since we parted years ago, I have missed you very much. Back then, you were just starting out, but I already saw that you were no ordinary fish in a small pond.
When you treated Rowan, your medical skill made everyone in the Onyx Serpents sing your praises." This awkward ttery left Andrew unsure how to respond, so he remained silent. Agatha continued, "Now our Rowan has blossomed into a beautiful young woman and taken over as head of the Onyx Serpents! And you, Mr. Lloyd, have soared to even greater heights, bing the King of Gabo Creek and the authority over both legitimate and underground business! ---- "Time really flies! You two golden couple have changed so much!" Andrew''s eyes darted around, somewhat confused by the situation.
A golden couple? What exactly was Agatha getting at? He only hoped she would not start matchmaking. The more he worried, the more the old woman leaned into it. She cleared her throat and asked with feigned casualness, "Mr. Lloyd, you are still single now, aren''t you?"<style>
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