Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren)

Andrew said, "I've got business to handle in Goldridge tomorrow. You should get home too. Don't catch a cold out here."

Just as he got into the car, Freya stomped her foot in frustration. "Andrew! Can't we at least talk this through a bit more? Come back! Just once, and I'll give you a taste. That should work, right?"

Andrew nearly slipped while getting into the car and almost face-planted. He could not take it anymore, so he told the driver to hit the gas hard.

Freya felt completely defeated as she stared into the night in a daze. "Am I really that unattractive? Even when I'm throwing myself at him, he won't take it. I have no idea what that jerk is thinking."noveldrama

Deep down, she felt an inexplicable sense of disappointment.

Emily appeared at the doorway and called out, "Freya, what are you doing standing out there by yourself? Get inside! It's freezing out here!"

Freya huffed and walked through the Keller residence gates, still feeling uncomfortable.

Emily asked, "Andrew left, right?"

Freya hummed in response and said, "Yeah, he's gone."

Emily said coldly, "Don't worry. I already know where that bastard Hank went. There's been an incident in Verhampton Valley in the south of Gabo Creek province that needs his investigation, so he'll be stuck there for a while. That's all we need. I'll take some men and go drag him back here!"

Freya looked worried. "Emily, you know what your martial arts level is like, right? If you go rushing in there, it could be dangerous."

Emily scoffed, her tone full of confidence. "Relax. I'll take a few of our elite fighters with me. Besides, Theo is coming too. With his help, that scumbag has nowhere to run."

Freya blinked. "Wait... Theo from the Fischer family? One of the Three Titans? Have things between you two really progressed that far?"

Emily's cheeks flushed slightly, but she looked smug. "Not exactly, but Theo has been chasing after me for a while. I keep him on a leash, and he follows obediently. With someone from the Fischer family backing us up, we don't need Andrew at all."

Freya nodded slowly. "If Theo's willing to help, then this should be much easier to pull off with the Fischer family's name behind you."

Emily looked smug. "Exactly! Dad and Logan always think I'm just a spendthrift who can't accomplish

anything. Well, when real troublenet

hits, I won't be dead weight! Just

wait and see! I'm the one who's going to solve Hannah's problem. Counting on Andrew is completely pointless. There's no way he can catch someone from Special Ops like Hank. If they actually meet, he'll probably just wet himself with fear."

Freya frowned. "Emily, whatever you think of him, Andrew's character isn't in question. You don't have to trash him."

Emily folded her arms, clearly

annoyed. "I'm not trashing him. I just hate his attitude. The way he talked down to us earlier? Calling us stupid? Acting like we don't matter? Because of him, Dad even slapped met When have we three sisters ever been hit? Never!"

She hissed, "So yeah, I'm pissed. I don't like how Andrew acts like the Keller family needs him to survive. I'm going to prove we can get justice for Hannah without him. I'll make Hank pay and show Dad exactly what I'm capable of!"

Her voice grew louder, more arrogant, as her expression turned cold and superior. Freya let out a silent sigh.

The Keller family's three daughters could not be more different.

Hannah was known for being shallow and obsessed with status, with no real backbone. However, since she was the youngest, George always spoiled her, and Logan looked after her constantly. So, she ended up pampered and delicate.

That was exactly how Hank found an opening to take advantage of her.

On the other hand, Freya was gentle on the outside but strong-willed within. Among the three sisters, she was the most clear-headed and rational. That was why she focused entirely on her career. She knew that for women, true power came from strength, not charm.

Meanwhile, Emily was just as ambitious, but her reach always exceeded her grasp. She had lost over a billion dollars in failed

ventures. Moreover, in front of\

George, she always acted stubborn. She believed that as the eldest sister, she needed to maintain her authority.

However, things blew up in her face every time, and she would come back defeated.

Now that she wanted to personally hunt down Hank, Freya was worried something might happen to Emily.