Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2719

Lorenzo's expression shifted violently as he struggled between protecting his family's core technique and saving Mikayla. He had considered threatening Andrew or using other tricks to free her, yet he quickly realized none of his usual tactics would work on this man.

Andrew was the kind of hard target you could only defeat by killing head-on, but right now, Lorenzo could not afford to make a move.

The standoff dragged on until a calm laugh broke the tension.

"Andrew, let Ms. Owens go first. Everything else can be discussed later."

A tall figure stepped out of the crowd, hands clasped behind his back, carrying a natural and overwhelming pressure.

Andrew looked his way and did not even blink. Andrew looked over, his expression unchanged. "Well, well, if it isn't Mr. Vazquez's number one."

The newcomer was Jose, Guillermo's strongest fighter and one of his two top lieutenants alongside Lorenzo.

Jerome immediately tensed and quietly shifted aside, subtly opening a path behind him. It was a silent signal to Andrew that if things went bad, he could retreat back up to the Advanced Medical Institute.

Jose clearly saw through Jerome's intention, and he chuckled. "Mr. Thornton, don't bother. If I really meant to make a move, none of you would leave alive. But I have no reason to do that, and I don't want to. So, Andrew, let her go. Release Ms. Owens, and we'll walk away without causing trouble."

Andrew tilted his head slightly and looked at Jose with a cold smirk. "You tell me to let her go, and I'm supposed to listen? Who exactly do you think you are?"

Jose froze for a beat, then his expression darkened like a storm. "So you're saying you don't even respect me, Andrew? Do you realize that if I wanted you three dead, it would be effortless?"

Andrew replied flatly, "Sorry, I don't know that. And one more thing: I don't respond well to threats."

Jose snapped, "Well, I'm threatening you right now. What can you do about it?"

He had originally admired Andrew a little, but now his chest burned with fury. He thought Andrew truly did not know his place.

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