Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2543

Melvin finally found a way to step down without losing face. He gave a sharp snort, flicked his sleeve, and said nothing more.

Theon sneered at Andrew.

"Coward," he muttered, thinking Andrew had actually backed down.

He had expected Andrew to strike against the Webster family. Honestly, he had been hoping for it. That way, the Websters would have every reason to ban him forever. But seeing Andrew yield was unexpected, almost disappointing.

Only Mikayla seemed to notice something different. She realized Andrew had done it on purpose to give the Webster family a way to save face. Since he was thick-skinned enough not to care about embarrassment, he had actually handed them a favor in disguise.

'That damn man! He really knows how to play the game,' she thought bitterly.

Helda finally spoke up. "Andrew, you said you came to propose on Amari's behalf. Do you even realize how foolish that is?"

Andrew shook his head calmly. "Mrs. Webster Senior, I don't think it's foolish at all. First of all, the two of them already have feelings for each other. Secondly, we came here with complete sincerity. Whatever the Webster family requires, we're capable of meeting it."

He went on smoothly, "Lastly, I may not be much, but I can vouch for Amari. The Webster family may have a grand reputation, but I am not exactly insignificant either. So why not just agree and let them have their happiness?"

Before Helda could respond, Melvin's voice thundered again. "Never! Absolutely not! Amari had this foolish idea when he was young. I didn't approve back then, and now that he's this old, I'll never approve. So both of you might as well give up on that dream."

He pointed at Amari, his voice turning cold and cruel. "Especially you, Amari. You're old enough to know better. If you had even a shred of self-respect, you'd know when to keep your mouth shut. Otherwise, I'll say things that'll make you regret it for the rest of your life."

Amari's face turned pale, and his voice trembled. "You're right, Mr. Webster. I was being foolish."

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