---- Chapter 2727 Amari said, "I''ve already gotten approval to move into the Webster residence. Andrew, you know what that means, right?" Andrew rolled his eyes. "What else could it mean? It just means your dry spell is finally over, you''re experiencing a second spring in life, and you can sleep with Madeline now." Amari red, embarrassed. "That''s not it at all. I''m not trying to criticize you, but why are you so vulgar now? Maddie and I are together because of love, not because of that." Andrew clicked his tongue dismissively. "Amari, you''re a 70-year- old virgin.
Now you''ve finally gotten your chance, and you''re saying you don''t want it?" Amari snorted coldly. He sped his hands behind his back, walked a few steps, then said smugly, "Wanting it isn''t the point The point is I''ve already gotten some!" Thosest few words were said with such pride that Andrew swore he had never seen Amari look this sleazy. Suddenly, he got interested. "Getting some, huh? Amari, you sure? Everything still works?" Amari exploded. "Andrew, who do you think you''re looking down on? Do you think you''re the only one born gifted? I took an eighth- ---- grade Everflow Elixir.
Its effectsst for half a year. So tell me, do you really think I''d lose to you?" Andrew, for once, looked genuinely shocked. "An eighth-grade Everflow Elixir with half a year of potency? You''d better take it easy, or you''re gonna drain yourself to death at your age." Amari froze. The two of them kept talking, bonding over topics all men understood,pletely unaware that someone had already approached them A woman''s voice broke in with a polite cough. "Mr. Lloyd, hello." Andrew turned and smiled. "Ms.
Theron, please have a seat." It was ine, Valerie''s stepmother, a woman who was famously well-known across Chetvine. She was admired for her wless beauty and for holding real authority within the Reyes family. Most wealthy households had strong matriarchs, but Finnegan''s willingness to hand over authority made ine''s position even more notable.
In many ways, ine practically ran the Reyes family herself "I heard from Valerie that you brought back a group of alchemists from the Advanced Medical Institute," she said, crossing her long legs wrapped in ck stockings as she sipped ---- her coffee. ine''s smile deepened. "Mr. Lloyd, you really are impressive. Other people wouldn''t even dare dream of something like this." Andrew thought for a moment before replying seriously, " Impressive? I can''tpare to you, ma''am.
You''re the one who''s famous for being impressive in Chetvine." ine''s cheeks flushed slightly, and anger shed in her eyes. " Mr. Lloyd, are you mocking me for being just a woman?" Andrew quickly said, "Mocking? Why would I? You practically run the Reyes family. I wouldn''t dare mock anything." ine bit down gently, unsure if this infuriating man wasplimenting her or insulting her. There were many rumors. among Chetvine''s elite calling her ''impressive'', but that word was not always kind. Most of the time, it implied her skills in bed, the reason Finnegan treasured her like a jewel.
To be fair, ine truly was skilled, at least far beyond Valerie''s inexperienced level. Nheless, it was a topic that everyone understood silently but never spoke aloud. So, hearing Andrew say it out loud left her feeling embarrassed and irritated. "Mr. Lloyd, the Reyes family trusts and respects youpletely," ---- she said as she smoothed her expression. "This time, since you returned with such a huge triumph, let me congratte you first.
You''ve proven with your actions that your earlier promises weren''t empty words." The moment Andrew heard that, he knew she was not here fora friendly chat. He smiled and replied, "Go ahead and say the rest. We''re all on the same side, no need for pleasantries." ine simmered with annoyance at how blunt he was. "Fine then. Valerie''s father, Finnegan, wants to meet you. Let me know when you''re free so you cane to our estate." Andrew frowned. "The Reyes patriarch wants to see me? For what?" ine''s gaze sharpened. "Of course it''s something serious.
If it weren''t, he wouldn''t have sent me personally." Andrew asked, "Can I at least know what it is beforehand?" ine let out a cold littleugh. "It''s a good thing. He wants to ask you when you n to marry Valerie." Andrew shot to his feet, annoyed. "Ma''am, that''s not a joke you should be making."<style>
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