Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2170

Even Chantelle was somewhat worried. "Honey, is this going to escalate into something bigger?"

Andrew scoffed dismissively. "Do you think I'm afraid of things getting bigger at this point?"

It was survival of the fittest.

With Andrew's current combat ability and status, he really did not need to be cautious or walk on eggshells anymore. These days, he would strike first and talk later.

When it came to trouble, he would handle it first and deal with consequences later.

As expected, Elijah was absolutely furious. Covering his face as he climbed up from the ground, he pointed at Andrew and roared, "Kill him!"

The martial saint elder beside him had deeply sunken eyes, and he looked extremely sinister. As his aura surged, he was about to strike again.

"Enough!" At the last moment, Maxwell, the man behind the Sky Garden, appeared. "Mr. Knowles, what is the meaning of this? Having your people fighting in my place? Are you trying to ruin my business?"

He did not even bother asking what had happened and immediately blamed Elijah. It was a smart move, given that he knew better than to confront Andrew.

Elijah jabbed a finger at his own nose and snapped, "Mr. Glover, I'm the one who got hit here. Do you understand what that means in Terror Town?"

Maxwell's face darkened. "What does it mean? It only means your luck ran out."

Elijah caught the tone and looked stunned. "What the hell do you mean? Are you seriously covering for that punk?"

Maxwell barked, "Mr. Knowles, watch your mouth! There are no punks here. There is only Mr. Andrew Lloyd, the King of Gabo Creek!"

He turned to Andrew and said, "Mr. Lloyd, I won't argue with you over nonsense. But about that slap… How do you suggest we settle it?"

His words were a roundabout way of backing down, and the crowd around them stirred in shock. They could not believe the most arrogant rich heir in Terror Town was actually compromising.

Ophelia could not believe it. "Mr. Knowles, what are you doing?"

Elijah waved her off irritably. "Stay out of it. Move aside!"

He looked at Andrew coldly. "Mr. Lloyd, I admit it was my fault for stopping you earlier. But I'm Elijah, and in Terror Town, I can't just get slapped and let it slide. Don't you think you owe me at least some kind of response?"

Patrick and Sofia finally exhaled in relief. As long as Elijah was not pushing further, as long as he was willing to settle things, everything would be okay.