---- Chapter 2539 Theon had nned to show off a little, putting on a calm, superior front. Yet, Madeline simply nced at him and said tly, "Mr. Theon Orben, was it? Never heard of you. I''ve only heard of Madam Brielle Baxter and Amari Goodman from Sovereign''s Apothecary. Your name doesn''t ring a bell." The color rushed to Theon''s face until it turned red. "You..." he sputtered, humiliated and furious, wanting to argue back. Madeline ignored himpletely, turning around and taking a seat beside Helda. For someone in her 70s, her temper was as fiery as ever.<fn4768> For more chapters visit find?novel</fn4768>
A spark of anger red in Theon''s chest. He cursed inwardly, '' You old hag! How dare you look down on me like that? Don''t you know that I''m now a master alchemist, respected and admired across the continent? Melvin frowned but chose not to scold Madeline in front of their guests. Helda, however, snapped, "Maddie, mind your manners. Mr. Orben is an honored guest of our family." ---- Madeline replied calmly, "I know, Mom. Anyway, where''s Amari? I told him yesterday toe by today. I have something important to discuss with him." Melvin''s expression hardened. "Discuss what?
I already warned you not to associate with that man anymore. You do realize Amari was expelled from Sovereign''s Apothecary, don''t you?" Theon''s face lit up, seizing the chance to add fuel to the fire. " That''s right, Ms. Webster. Back when Amari worked at Sovereign''s Apothecary, he was one of my subordinates. He made mistakes, got kicked out, and frankly, he''s not even worth mentioning. You don''t know my name, but you know his?" He gave a smugugh.
"Honestly, I may not be the best, butpared to Amari, I''m leagues ahead." Madeline looked at him for a brief moment, and Theon thought she was finally softening toward him. He straightened up, puffing out his chest with a self-satisfied grin. In that instant, he felt like a young man again, in his 20s, returning home after his first big sess. The vigers had lined the streets to greet him, and the localdies had looked at him with shining eyes, whispering and giggling like he was some kind of movie star. The memory gave him a rush.
Being admired, being seen felt ---- stood beside him. Melvin''s fury boiled over. "Who gave you permission toe in? Where are the guards? Someone throw these uninvited guests out immediately!" Theon sneered, his tone dripping with mockery. "Well, well. Andrew, you and your little buddy sure have guts, just barging into someone''s home like this. Ever heard of knocking?" Andrew shot him a cold re. "Shut your mouth, old man. This doesn''t concem you." He then turned to Melvin and said calmly, "I''m Andrew Lloyd. Amari and I may not have been invited, Mr.
Webster, but tell me, is this the royal pce? Don''t tell me we''re not even worthy of setting foot in your home?" Melvin''s expression hardened. He had not expected Andrew to speak so boldly. The nerve of this kiding into his home and talking like that. He shot to his feet, his finger trembling as he pointed at Andrew. "Ignorant brat. I know exactly who you are, the Lloyd family''s Dragon Prince. But don''t think that gives you any special treatment here. "You barge into my home and insult me in front of everyone, and I''m supposed to let that slide?
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