Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2196

Andrew chuckled as he looked down at Margaret. "I remember you were pretty fierce just now. Weren't you going to torment Natasha and not let her off the hook? Well, why don't you try that now?"

Margaret's body trembled, fear nearly making her collapse. "P-Please tell me your name! The Langley family admits our mistake, and I admit mine! I swear, from now on, we'll never make trouble for Natasha again!"

Andrew finally lifted his boot, letting her breathe. "Honestly, I was about to kill you and be done with it. It would have been the simplest solution. But if I did that, Natasha would carry the blame, so I'll let you live… for her sake.

"Still, remember this lesson well. My name is Andrew Lloyd, and I am from Gabo Creek. If you have a problem with me, you're welcome to come find me anytime."

After leaving those words, Andrew pulled Natasha along and walked out of the Langley residence.

Once they were far enough away, Natasha let out a long breath of relief and smiled. "I thought this was going to be a nightmare. Mrs. Langley Senior is greedy and petty, so I didn't think she would let me off so easily."

Andrew shrugged. "Of course, she wouldn't let you off. But if I threaten her with her life, then she has no choice but to let you go, right? Don't worry, I've already left her with an internal injury… She won't live long. Neither you nor the Vostokoff family will have to worry anymore."

Natasha's smile brightened as her eyes welled with emotion. "Darling, thank you for doing all this just for me."

Andrew chuckled. "It wasn't much trouble at all. But Natasha, there's something you've never really understood."

She tilted her head, puzzled. "Oh? What is it?"

He gave a half-smile. "If I ever seem stupid, just tell me. I'm not exactly the smartest guy around."

Andrew was speechless. He thought, 'Needing it often is one thing, but wanting another round after just a couple of hours? That's not just need… That's an addiction!'

Right then, Chantelle's call came through again, telling them to head to the Garcia residence for dinner.

Andrew sighed and shrugged. "Natasha, looks like we can't. We have to meet Chantelle."

Although she felt a little disappointed, Natasha still smiled. "It's fine, we'll find another chance. After all, I'm already yours. I'm not afraid anymore."

Andrew brought Natasha with him that night as they checked in at the Garcia residence.