Chapter 359

At the Rhodes residence, Lauren immediately prepared to leave after her phone call with Francesca. She would not let anyone who hurt Andrew get away so easily.

“Miss, you can’t leave without Mrs. Rhodes‘ permission,” Jerry blocked her way at the main gate.

Lauren’s face remained expressionless as she said, “Move aside. This is urgent.”

“Miss, I must follow Mrs. Rhodes‘ orders,” Jerry insisted firmly. “Please return inside. Any urgent matters need Mrs. Rhodes‘ approval.”

“What if I insist on leaving?” Lauren asked coldly. “Are you going to use force against me, Jerry?”

As Jerry frowned in hesitation, a sharp voice cut through the air. “How dare you! As a daughter of the Rhodes family, you’re becoming increasingly disrespectful and out of line!”

Lauren’s mother, Tiana Lambert, the matriarch of the Rhodes family, approached with an icy expression.

Jerry immediately greeted her, “Mrs. Rhodes, you’re here.”

Tiana simply dismissed Jerry, who immediately left. After all, Tiana was no ordinary woman; even with his martial strength, he would have to listen to her.

Tiana asked Lauren, “Give me one reason why you need to leave.”

Lauren retorted, “I’m a daughter of the Rhodes family, not a slave. Do I need to report my every move to you?”

Tiana laughed coldly. “You’re going to see that Andrew, aren’t you?”

When Lauren defiantly confirmed it, Tiana shook her head and continued, “As the Rhodes family heiress, you’re free to do as you please. Your father and I would do anything for you—but seeing Andrew is absolutely forbidden.”

“I’m leaving today no matter what,” Lauren declared firmly.

Tiana barked, “Lauren, how long will you continue this foolishness? Look at what you’ve become because of that Andrew! Joe is your proper match. You’ll only regret throwing yourself away like this!”

Lauren remained unmoved. “Even if I regret it, I’m not afraid to take that chance for Andrew’s sake,” she stated, striding purposefully toward the gate.

“Either imprison me or accept that no one can stop me from leaving.”

Tiana trembled with rage but didn’t order anyone to stop her daughter. “To be so stubborn over a nobody,” she muttered. “Since you won’t listen to reason, I’ll have to deal with Andrew myself. No commoner will ever taint a daughter of the Rhodes family!”

Meanwhile, at the Jayrodale Police Station, Andrew and Elsie were led through iron gates in handcuffs.

“Once you’re behind these doors, you won’t be able to get out, no matter what,” Donald sneered at Andrew before eagerly leaving with the security case.

“That thief just wants your Blood Phoenix Cicada,” Elsie growled.

Andrew remained calm. “Let him take it–I’ll teach him a lesson soon.”

Puzzled by his continued composure even in this situation, Elsie could not help but ask, “Mr. Lloyd, have you already contacted someone?”