Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2759

Brielle said with heartfelt relief, "Jerome, I'm truly grateful for the way you raised him. And Andrew's charm is something ordinary people can't compete with. Whether he was dealing with me or with peers like Eric, he always handled everything flawlessly and won everyone over."

Jerome completely agreed. "That's right. Andy's charisma is absolutely undeniable. He has the natural presence of a leader."

Those words made the two chiefs of the Lloyd family beam with pride.

The Lloyd family's Dragon Prince was, to some extent, the family's signature. Now that Andrew was already the internal pick to become the Lloyd royal family's successor and next patriarch, they naturally loved hearing others praise him.

It was as if their faces shone along with him.

"Mr. Thornton, Madam Baxter, come join us for a drink," one of the chiefs said with a cheerful raise of his glass.

Brielle and Jerome hurried to return the gesture.

The atmosphere grew warmer and livelier.

As time passed, Amari showed up with Madeline. At that point, most of Andrew's friends and close family had already arrived.

Donovan stayed away out of concern for his status; if he came in person, none of the younger Lloyds would have dared to have fun.

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While Andrew's side was filled with laughter and clinking glasses, another group quietly entered Chetvine at dusk. More than a dozen luxury cars drove down the long street, crossed the entire town, and finally stopped at an unremarkable manor on the outskirts.

This was Guillermo's private estate.

The moment the lead car stopped, the men waiting outside stepped forward to open the door with deep respect.

"Sir, welcome to Chetvine!"

A tall man with snow-white hair stepped out, his expression as cold as ice. "Where's Guillermo?"

The person opening the door was not some low-level underling.

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