Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 1899

As night fell, Hank moved through the streets and alleys of the small county town.

It was deep winter now and extremely cold, but he was only wearing a long trench coat and did not seem affected at all.

High-level martial artists were no longer afraid of the cold.

A small-time thug from the street corner approached with a flattering smile. "Mr. Armstrong, you're here!"

Hank growled, "Get away from me and keep your distance. I can't stand your stench! Where's Cole Nielsen? Has he arrived yet?"

The punk quickly stepped back but still smiled nervously. "He's waiting for you at the usual spot, sir. Go right ahead."

Hank started walking but paused. "Find me a woman. Someone easy on the eyes. I need to blow off some steam."

The punk nodded eagerly. "Right away, sir. I'll get you the best we've got!"

…

Back at Maple Hotel, Chantelle gave a brief report to Andrew. "That's the situation… The case is clear now. As long as we find the parasite poison caster, we can close it."

Then, she glanced briefly at Eric, who sat beside Andrew.

Andrew nodded and smiled. "I understand the general situation… Don't worry, I'll help you solve this case! Also, let me introduce Eric Humphrey, the adopted son of Southern Martial Union leader, Mr. Jerome Thornton!"

Chantelle was shocked. "Eric Humphrey? Mr. Thornton's adopted son? Andrew, how did you two end up together?"

Andrew shrugged. "It's a long story, but in short, Eric has nowhere to go now."

As she said it, she glanced over at Eric.

Andrew waved her concern away. "Don't worry about him. He's not into… Well, that stuff between men and women doesn't interest him."

Seeing her still flustered, Andrew added, "Put simply, don't even think of him as a real man, if you get what I'm saying."

Chantelle's jaw dropped slightly, both stunned and skeptical.

Eric snapped, completely enraged. "Andrew, I swear I'm going to fuck you up!"

Andrew sat there calmly, not flinching an inch. "Fuck me up? Please. Are you even capable of that? Does that thing of yours even work?"