Chapter 1005
In Blumedale, Michael’s funeral, arranged by Kenny, had already ended, yet Andrew never showed up. Kenny and Sherilyn grew furious, and Sherilyn, backed by the Goldings, boldly offered 300 million dollars to launch a vendetta against Andrew.
The entire Blumedale power structure buzzed with rumors and speculation, wondering what kind of man from Jayrodale had incited the wrath of the Rhodes family elder and the Goldings.
The so-called family vendetta was a killing order issued by the top-tier families, a deadly move targeting an enemy’s life. Once activated, anyone allied with those families could hunt down the fugitive for the 300 million dollar reward, and if successful, the money would be theirs.
With the combined might of these influential families and their alliances, the order was terrifying, as being targeted meant being hunted by a dozen or more powerful Houses, a true death sentence.
Tiana personally called Andrew to warn him that he had to either hide out in Jayrodale forever and never show his face again, or escape from Jayrodale and Gabo Creek to live under a new identity.
With Marvin, the wealthiest tycoon, and the forces in Andrew’s corner, he could live out the rest of his life laying low. But if he dared show up, death was certain.
Whether Tiana meant well or was just trying to scare him, Andrew simply laughed it off and replied, “Mrs. Rhodes, don’t forget I already paid the wedding gift to the Rhodes family.”
He continued coldly, “I gave Rhodes Corporation a 50 billion share deal and assigned 20% of the sales of my two miracle drugs to the Pharmaceutical Division, and I won’t sweat the little stuff.”
“I believe that is enough to win Lauren’s genuine affection,” he added. His words sent shivers down Tiana’s spine as she gripped the phone tightly.
“Andrew, do you really want to keep meddling?” Tiana snapped, “I can’t understand why, when your life is already in danger, you still obsess over Lauren.”
Andrew snorted dismissively and said, “If Lauren isn’t interested, I’m not in the mood to tangle with the Rhodes family. But she truly cares for me, and I can’t just stand by and watch you drag her into a living hell.”
Tiana’s tone turned icy as she warned, “I’m doing this for her own good, do you understand? If you really love her, you should support my decision, because if Lauren ends up with you, she’ll only suffer alongside you, and in the end, she might not even survive.”
Andrew replied flatly, “I already told you, whether it’s the Rhodes family, the Goldings, or the Driscolls, they are all insignificant to me.”
He declared, “Mrs. Rhodes, I have no intention of feuding with you or the Rhodes family, but one thing is clear: I do what I want, and no one can control me. Anyone who dares to control me or try to kill me will be the first to die."
Andrew’s firm words left Tiana momentarily speechless, as she felt both admiration and frustration toward him. Yet, her stance remained unchanged.
“Fine, you are as stubborn as ever and refuse to change. So does that mean you really plan on coming to Blumedale to court your own demise?” she asked.
Chapter 1006