Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2675

Milo came over in high spirits to find Quinn, but the moment he saw them, he frowned.

He growled, "Quinn, it's broad daylight. What exactly are you two doing?"

At that moment, Quinn had been leaning cozily against Lennox. Even though they were not doing anything inappropriate, the intimate pose still made Milo, as a father, instantly annoyed.

Quinn quickly stepped away from Lennox, her cheeks flushed. However, she did not seem embarrassed at all as she smiled. "Dad, you're here."

Milo let out a cold grunt and looked at Lennox. "Where's your father? If he wants to talk to me, then he should show himself, because I need to see some sincerity."

Lennox grinned. "Relax, Mr. Avila. There's no need to be that impatient. Are you really here alone?"

Milo frowned. "Of course, I came alone. And let me be clear first: if you want to marry Quinn, you have to pass my test. If you fail, you can forget about marrying her."

Quinn immediately protested. "Dad, way to kill the vibe. Do you really have to say that? Lennox's feelings for me are real, and the Grand Elder himself has approved of our relationship. Marrying Lennox is good for both of us, don't you think?"

Milo gave a nonchalant grunt, pretending it was no big deal. Though internally, he was overjoyed.

The Elders at the Advanced Medical Institute never respected him, and compared to Corbin, who held all the power, he was practically a joke. Yet now that their families could be joined, he felt like he had finally landed a huge advantage.

A mocking smile played on Lennox's lips as he watched the pair. He found it deeply amusing that these two were so blissfully unaware of their impending doom.

Quinn turned to him and said sweetly, "Lennox, my dad is here. Should we ask the Grand Elder to come and finalize things?"

Milo still had not realized the danger and snapped, "Corbin, what is that supposed to mean? Since you already know I have someone backing me, then why is Lennox doing this? If he treats my daughter like this before they're even married, what will happen later?"

Corbin scoffed. "Idiot. Milo, you're still dreaming about marrying your daughter into my family? Don't you get it? You're already as good as dead."

Milo froze as cold sweat broke out all over his body, and Quinn trembled, unable to believe what she was hearing. "Lennox, what does the Grand Elder mean by that? And why are you holding me?"

Lennox's smile twisted into something cruel. "Quinn, you have no one to blame but yourself for being so naive. Your dad thought a little strength gave him the right to challenge my father.

"You two are both idiots. Especially your old man, acting like a mangy dog while dreaming about taking power in the Institute. Let me tell you, the Director's seat will always belong to my father, and anyone who blocks his way is signing their own death sentence."