Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren)

George's other two daughters were Freya and Hannah. Together with Emily, the Keller family's three golden girls were all present.

As they approached, Emily said with a mocking smile, "Well, here's our fiance! Come on over and let him pick one of you."

Her words were clearly meant to stir up trouble.

Andrew remained silent, calmly observing the other two Keller daughters. Freya was a pure, ethereal beauty with a cool temperament. She glanced at Andrew briefly before looking away with unmistakable disdain.

Hannah had a completely different vibe, exuding sensuality and seduction. Her slightly upturned lips, pink, glossy mouth, and daringly low-cut dress that showed off her cleavage made it clear this girl had a flirtatious streak.

She immediately wrapped her arm around Andrew's without hesitation, exclaiming dramatically, "Oh my, the man Daddy arranged for us is absolutely gorgeous!"

"And everyone might not know this yet," she continued with theatrical flair. "This gentleman just won first place at the Grand Medical Summit as the Grand Physician! When it comes to the most celebrated young person in Blumedale right now, it's definitely Dr. Lloyd!"

Her announcement immediately drew everyone's attention to Andrew.

"What's a Grand Physician? Probably just some backwoods quack who treats hemorrhoids and constipation," one person sneered.

"Come on, Mr. Irving, that's harsh! The Grand Physician is supposedly the pinnacle of medical practice-surely he can at least treat athlete's foot and make a few bucks!" another replied before bursting into laughter.

"Doctors are all boring old sticks with no sense of fun. Hannah, you don't actually like this type, do you? Better not—you'd be embarrassed to be seen with him!"

Several well-dressed socialites in expensive designer brands looked at Andrew with obvious disdain.

Meanwhile, various rich heirs stood around with their drinks, enjoying the spectacle. Of course, some who had experienced Andrew's capabilities firsthand kept their mouths shut, like Elon from the Goldings family-that guy was standing far away, not daring to get close to Andrew.

"Ladies, it's our first time meeting," Andrew said calmly, ignoring the mocking comments around him.

Looking at Freya and Hannah, he continued, "But you're trying to intimidate me right off the bat, which I find completely unnecessary. Honestly, Logan and I have a pretty good relationship, and I have even more respect for your father-I truly admire the old man."

Emily, who had been watching the show with her arms crossed, sneered at his words.

"Andrew, Logan told me you were supposed to be some kind of tough guy! What's wrong? Can't handle this little scene? Are you name-dropping my dad and Logan to get us to go easy on you?"

The crowd burst into laughter at her comment. Their looks toward Andrew became even more openly dismissive and contemptuous. They all thought he was a coward and a weakling, all talk and no action.noveldrama

A tall young man with a buzz cut and bleached blonde hair, wearing a tank top, pushed through the crowd. He tossed his wine glass to a waiter and looked down at Andrew condescendingly, cracking his knuckles loudly.

"I'm Spencer Irving from Blumedale's Irving family we own over 50 luxury car dealerships! Andrew, right? I'm giving you two choices: either wise up and go back where you came from, or shake my hand anddet's be friends. How about it?"

Spencer was putting on quite the show, flexing his muscles while sporting a smug

smile and announcing his family background.