Chapter 573 Chapter 573 +15 BONUS Holy! Its a whole tter of solid gold bars.


    Madde Martial Academy sure knows how to make a statement! Seriously, how much would all that gold be worth? Must be at least a few million dors.


    Are they really trying to cozy up to Moonlit Apothecary that hard? The extravagant gift had everyone buzzing


    Even Francesca and Lauren were momentarily stunned.


    Mr.


    Sanford, this is way too much.


    Youre just here for a meal.


    Theres no need for such a grand gesture


    Please, take it back, Francesca said, extending the tray toward Rochey.


    While she was pleased with Andrew receiving gifts, this level of generosity was overwhelming.


    Her kind hearted nature made her feel awkward epting so much gold.


    Rodney waved it off with a smile.


    Ms.


    Aicker, please, just ept it for Dr.


    Lloyds sake.


    Its really not that much


    There was no way Rodney intended to take back the gift.


    However, his grand gesture was not just about generosity -it had a deeper motive


    Though Madde Martial Academy had a reputation for arogance in Jayrodale, that had changed after Andrews legendary visit when he single handedly wrecked their reputation.


    Curious and humbled by the encounter, Rodney discreetly vestigated Andrews background and was stunned by what he found


    Both Harvey and Michael powerful figures in Jayrodale had been defeated by Andrew.


    Not only that, but Andrew now seemed to have full control of the citys underworld, with Dn and Natasha, two feared crime lords, under hismand.


    Rodney knew then that Madde Martial Academy could not afford to antagonize Andrew anymore. His grudge over the earlier incident faded in the face of cold, hard reality.


    Though Rodney was brash by nature, he was not a fool.


    He even informed his father, Vince, the academys founder, who was in deep seclusion.


    Vinces only advice was simple it was better for them to submit than to be destroyed.


    With that reassurance, Rodney wasted no time in bringing avish gift to Moonlit Apothecarys opening ceremony, hoping to mend ties with Andrew.


    Francesca, still unsure, looked to Andrew for guidance.


    I dont know what to do.


    Youre the owner of Moonlit Apothecary.


    Should we ept it or not? Andrew spoke decisively.


    Of course were epting it! This much gold is no joke.


    Francesca raised a brow, amused.


    Thats funny you didnt seem so eager to ept it before.


    Lauren chimed in, her curiosity piqued.


    Yeah, Dr.


    Lloyd, you changed your mind pretty fast.


    Andrew, unfazed, replied smoothly, Earlier, I didnt want to take it because I didnt want to owe Mr.


    Sanford any favors


    But now that Ive seen how tempting this mountain of gold looks, well... I cant just let it go.


    He smirked and added, As they say, turning down money is a fools game.


    Right, Mr.


    Sanford ? Rodneys face twitched as he forced out a strained response R right.


    Exactly! What a shameless guy! Rodney thought bitterly.


    He couldve just said he wanted the gold outright instead of pretending to be all noble Francesca burst intoughter, covering her mouth as she shook her head at Andrew.


    She should have known he 1/2 Chapter 573 was a gold digger.


    Lauren also giggled at how Andrew had his greedy moment and was not always the perfect gentleman.


    It was clear to both women now when it came to profits, Andrew did not hesitate to im his share.