Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2478

The two shared a quiet, intimate moment before Andrew finally let her go.

As Rowan adjusted her blazer, she pouted in frustration. "Why did it have to be here? I wasn't prepared at all."

The room was dim, and no one disturbed them.

Andrew tilted her chin up, admiring her face. She was stunning, cold yet alluring, like winter moonlight that drew people in without mercy. Her frosty beauty reminded him of her icy nature, and he could not help but think she was indeed one of a kind.

He was not a man easily swayed by lust, but a woman like Rowan could make any man lose control.

"Are you mad? Don't tell me you didn't like what just happened?" Andrew teased, raising an eyebrow.

Rowan's cheeks flushed. "Can I… not answer that question?"

Andrew chuckled. "You're blushing, huh? Come on, let's go home."

He took her hand, and although Rowan felt a wave of happiness inside, she tried not to show it. She had always been a shy and reserved woman.

"You said earlier it's not proper for me to come empty-handed. Can I stop by to shop for a few things first? I just don't want to embarrass you in front of the Lloyd family."

Andrew smiled warmly. "You really think ahead, don't you? Don't worry about it. I was just joking earlier. You don't need to bring anything; you're part of the family now."

Rowan blushed again, but did not argue. Since Andrew insisted, she went along with it.

Soon, Andrew drove back to the Lloyd family estate with Tiana, Victoria, and Rowan. He had not told most of the family about their arrival; only Natasha and Aspen knew.

However, the moment they reached the gates, Andrew froze.

Donovan stood there with Sheena and over 20 senior members of the Lloyd family, lined up neatly on both sides.

Andrew parked his car slowly and got out, glancing between Sheena, Donovan, and finally Aspen.

Behind them, Rowan stood nervously.

Back home in the south, she was considered a capable and confident woman, but in front of someone like Donovan, she felt utterly small.

Andrew took her hand gently and said with a smile, "Patriarch, this is my girlfriend, Rowan Maddock."

Donovan's brows lifted for a moment before he smiled warmly. "A lovely young woman. Welcome to the Lloyd family, my dear."

Sheena circled Rowan, looking her up and down with an impressed grin. "Andrew, you've really outdone yourself. Your girlfriends are all stunners. I can safely say you've got better luck than Uncle Reginald ever did."

Andrew pretended to be modest. "Ah, it's nothing, really."

Sheena rolled her eyes, then led Rowan inside like a proud hostess.

Meanwhile, Donovan guided Tiana and Victoria toward the main hall, chatting and laughing as they went.