Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2548

Melvin frowned. "Mr. Orben, why are you acting out as well? The Webster family is a respected household, so I suggest you take back what you just said."

Theon straightened his posture and said seriously, "Mr. Webster, I wasn't joking. I truly wish to marry Ms. Webster, and you should know that I'm more than qualified for it."

Melvin gave a short, cold laugh. "You may be qualified, but my sister already has feelings for Amari. I'm afraid there's nothing I can do to help you."

Still refusing to give up, Theon frowned. "Mr. Webster, in most cases, a lady's marriage is decided by her family. Shouldn't it be up to you and Mrs. Webster Senior to decide who Ms. Webster marries?"

Melvin replied calmly, "Exactly. And I've already decided that she will marry Amari."

Helda smiled and added, "I couldn't be happier to see my children blessed with this kind of fate. I fully support it; it's a joyful match for everyone."

Theon stomped his foot. "Hold on! Mr. Webster, Mrs. Webster Senior, don't you think I'm ten times… no, a hundred times better than Amari? If Ms. Webster marries me, it'll only bring more benefits to the Webster family."

Melvin shook his head. "Theon, you still don't understand the situation. Mr. Lloyd has already made things clear, and the Webster family will follow his direction."

Andrew raised his voice. "That's right! Theon, whatever tricks you're thinking of pulling, I'll be here to handle them. But if you're trying to compete with Amari for love, you're way out of your league."

Theon snapped. "Andrew, you're shameless! You only act this arrogantly because no one dares to rein you in. But sooner or later, someone in Chetvine will take you down."

Andrew sneered. "Really? Then do you believe I can take you down today?"

Theon's anger boiled over. "What? You're actually threatening to fight me?"

Andrew narrowed his eyes, his voice dropping low. "Yes, I am. What, you think I wouldn't dare? Or maybe you think I'm not capable? Theon, when it comes to alchemy, you've already lost to me. And if we're talking combat, you're not even fit to polish my boots."

Theon's face turned red with rage, his chest heaving violently. "Y-Y-You…"

Before he could finish, he suddenly tilted his head back and spat out a mouthful of blood. His eyes rolled, and he collapsed on the spot, completely unconscious.

"Someone help him!" Mikayla and the others panicked and rushed forward, creating instant chaos.

Melvin sighed and ordered his men to carry Theon away to be checked, to make sure he was still breathing.

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