Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2668

Andrew smiled. "Talking with smart people is always a relief. It's simple because right now, your forces are clearly at a disadvantage compared to Mr. Easton's. Having Mr. Avila assist you and jointly fight against him is the best strategy. It's the best move for both of you and us."

Koda nodded while letting out a cold laugh. "That makes sense, but why should I believe Milo has the strength and qualifications to help? And how do I know you people aren't just using Milo?"

Andrew had already anticipated that Koda, being as paranoid as he was, would naturally dig deep and would not trust anyone easily.

He smiled and said, "You might not know this, but the Lloyd royal family and the Owens family don't get along. Fundamentally, the Lloyd royal family and Mr. Vasquez behind the Owens family are like fire and water. As a member of the Lloyd family, I came here because of the Owens family."

He continued, "What the Owens family wants is the entire Advanced Medical Institute, and Mr. Easton is just a stepping stone for Mr. Owens Senior. So I have no choice but to stand on your side."

Koda's expression gradually became more serious. He could not help but curse, "Those big families in Chetvine are all a bunch of scheming bastards. When it comes to playing mind games, how can we, from traditional sects, possibly compete with them?"

One of Koda's subordinates, a young man with a scar on his face, licked his lips with a vicious grin. "Mr. Dawson, what's the big deal? Let me sneak over tonight under the cover of darkness and kill Mr. Owens Senior. While I'm at it, I'll also capture his gorgeous daughter, Mikayla. Then, we can all have some fun together."

The group of bloodthirsty men immediately broke into lewd laughter. Even Koda seemed tempted, stroking the rough stubble on his chin as his eyes shifted thoughtfully.

The scarred young man's expression froze, and he could not help but gulp hard. Even so, he refused to back down, leaving his face twisted between rage and humiliation.

Andrew ignored the low-level thug entirely and looked straight at Koda. "I'm from Chetvine, and if you don't trust me on this, then there's no one else in the entire Advanced Medical Institute who understands the Owens family better than I do.

"You can choose whether to listen, but I need to make the stakes clear. Right now, your side is being pushed into a corner by Mr. Easton, and you're seconds away from being crushed."