Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2717

Andrew shook his head. "Jovan, I don't need you bowing down to me or paying tribute. What we have is more like a partnership, a win-win situation. The Advanced Medical Institute belongs to you, the elders, and the rest of the apprentices. After I leave, you'll be free to do whatever you want."

He continued, "I hope you'll work hard to build up the Advanced Medical Institute. In the future, you'll become a regional powerhouse yourself."

A flicker of confusion crossed Jovan's face. He had not expected Andrew to be so generous.

To him, the next leader should be someone like Koda or Lorenzo.

Andrew did not expect Jovan to believe him right away. Looking at the other elders, he said flatly, "I hope all of you will support Jovan well. The reason I'm backing him is simple.

"He has a kind nature, and he's a promising talent worth cultivating. So, elders, you need to seize this opportunity. If another Koda or Corbin emerges, it'll be a disaster for both you and the Advanced Medical Institute."

Preston and Clifford finally realized Andrew had no intention of taking over the Institute. They were overwhelmed with relief and gratitude as they rushed forward and dropped to their knees, sobbing as they thanked him.

Andrew ignored them and told Mikayla upstairs to come down. She looked unwilling and planned to stay put, but then he said, "If you don't come down now, I will make sure you never leave the Institute for the rest of your life."

That was enough to make Mikayla behave, so she walked downstairs with a cold expression.

Andrew pointed at Jovan and said to her, "This boy likes you. Would you be willing to marry him? If you agree, you'll be the future lady of the Institute."

Mikayla scoffed. "Sorry, I'm not interested. He's just a kid, and I don't go for that. Besides, what future does this place even have? You think I care about being the Institute's lady?"

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