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Chapter 468

Penulis: Only For You
After buying breakfast for two downstairs at the Rhodes Corporation building, Andrew headed toward the elevator. Just then, Marcus stepped out of his modest Volkswagen Passat, briefcase in hand, looking utterly exhausted.

When Marcus walked closer, Andrew smiled and teased, "Mr. Chapman, as a department head at Rhodes Corporation, don't you think driving a car like this is a bit too modest?"

Marcus managed a weak smile when he recognized Andrew. "Good morning, Mr. Lloyd. I'm not too particular about cars—as long as it gets me where I need to go comfortably, I'm fine."

"You look like you haven't slept all night, Mr. Chapman. Is something bothering you?" Andrew asked casually.

"Work's been quite overwhelming. I didn't sleep well last night," Marcus replied.

"Work is important, but you need to take care of your health, Mr. Chapman," Andrew advised.

They chatted briefly before heading into the building and going their separate ways.

When Andrew arrived at Lauren's office, he
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  • Rising from the Ashes   Chapter 469

    The rooftop of Rhodes Corporation was over 50 stories high. Marcus stood at the edge, his expression shifting between confusion, anger, and frustration as his fists clenched tightly. He shouted, "Why? Why do all of you have to push me like this? What did I ever do to deserve this? I've given my life to this company—was that not enough?" His voice carried a mix of rage and despair, echoing in the wind. In his emotional outburst, Marcus lost his footing for a moment and nearly fell, causing gasps of horror to ripple through the gathering crowd below. Employees had rushed to the rooftop, forming a growing crowd, their fear and panic evident in their faces. "Mr. Chapman, please step back! Whatever's wrong, we can talk this through!" one of them pleaded. "Marcus, what are you doing? We've worked side by side for this company for years. Whatever it is, we'll face it together!" shouted another. "Where's Mr. Rhodes? Why isn't he here yet? If Mr. Chapman jumps, the consequences will

  • Rising from the Ashes   Chapter 470

    Marcus' words carried resentment, but even more apparent was his complete loss of purpose—both in life and work. He had nothing left but despair. "Damn that Michael," Lauren muttered under her breath. "If Marcus dies, how is he going to explain this to the family board?" Before Lauren could attempt more persuasion, Andrew held her back. He advised, "Ms. Rhodes, let's not mention anything that might upset Mr. Chapman further. He's too emotional to listen to reason right now—anything we say might only push him closer to the edge." Lauren nodded in agreement. "You're right, Dr. Lloyd. Eunice, has anyone called emergency services? We need rescue teams here." "They're already on their way," Eunice replied. However, Andrew shook his head. "There's no time. Marcus is determined to end it all—any sudden movement could trigger him to jump." "Everyone, please step back and give Mr. Chapman some space!" Andrew commanded, spreading his arms to push the crowd back. Eunice snapped, "Wh

  • Rising from the Ashes   Chapter 471

    Lauren exclaimed urgently, "Dr. Lloyd, you can't do this! Mr. Chapman is emotionally unstable—we should wait for the rescue team." She did not need to elaborate further, as Andrew already understood her meaning. She feared that if he tried to save Marcus and was not careful enough, Marcus might actually jump, and Andrew would have to bear that devastating consequence. Andrew smiled reassuringly and said, "Ms. Rhodes, trust me. I will bring Mr. Chapman back safely." "Andrew, are you trying to be the hero again? Are you looking for more trouble?" Eunice snapped angrily. "Do you understand what will happen if you fail to save Mr. Chapman?" "If I can't bring him back, I'll take full responsibility," Andrew replied coldly, which silenced everyone as they watched him slowly approach Marcus. Breaking out in a cold sweat, Eunice turned to Lauren and said, "Miss, how can you just stand there and let him act so recklessly? In this situation, whoever tries to save Mr. Chapman takes on t

  • Rising from the Ashes   Chapter 472

    Marcus gave a bitter smile as tears glistened in his eyes. He said, "Mr. Lloyd, you're a good man, and an even more open-minded one. Though we haven't known each other long, I truly admire and respect you!" He continued, "Unfortunately, even saints can't save everyone, and I'm just a poor soul trapped in quicksand with no way back!" Standing at the rooftop's edge for so long had taken its toll on Marcus' body and mind. He swayed more noticeably now, looking as if he might fall at any moment. A gasp rippled through the crowd behind him, and a few female employees started crying. Amidst the chaos, several angry voices cursed at Andrew, their words sharp and cutting. Andrew ignored all the distractions and focused solely on Marcus. He called out, "Mr. Chapman, I want to tell you something. You say even saints can't save everyone, but let me make one thing clear—if they can't, I can. If they can't bring someone back from despair, then I, Andrew Lloyd, will." Marcus blinked in con

  • Rising from the Ashes   Chapter 473

    The crowd watched in amazement as Andrew's arm swung like a pendulum, launching Marcus back onto the rooftop. Then, with seemingly effortless strength, Andrew pulled himself up and flipped back over the safety barrier. "Mr. Chapman is safe! Mr. Lloyd made it back up too!" The Rhodes Corporation employees on the rooftop erupted in joy and relief. Several medical staff quickly secured Marcus and carried him away while Lauren rushed to Andrew's side, circling him anxiously as she asked, "Dr. Lloyd, are you alright?" Andrew brushed off his suit and smiled, saying, "I'm fine!" Lauren threw her arms around him and said tearfully, "You scared me! When I saw you jump, I thought… well, if you were going to make such a dramatic gesture, it should have been for me!" Her comment broke the solemn atmosphere, causing the gathered employees to burst into laughter. "Mr. Lloyd, I have nothing but admiration for you!" one employee exclaimed. "You've shown us what true courage looks like. I

  • Rising from the Ashes   Chapter 474

    Andrew raised an eyebrow and said, "Well, anything less than a few million dollars would be an insult, don't you think, Mr. Rhodes?" "A few million? Andrew, has money made you lose your mind?" one of the executives beside Michael snapped angrily. Michael raised his hand to silence his subordinate and smiled, saying, "Lauren, Mr. Lloyd, I'll be going now—would you mind stepping aside?" Lauren did not budge an inch and asked coldly, "What were you doing when Mr. Chapman was about to jump?" Michael tilted his head thoughtfully and replied, "As the CEO, I'm extremely busy. I was working in my office, of course." "More like busy doing inappropriate things with your secretary. How disgusting!" Lauren mocked. Michael's face darkened as he snarled, "Lauren, watch your words. I'm the CEO—who are you, a mere subordinate, to question my actions? Besides, what proof do you have about these so-called inappropriate activities?" Andrew laughed and commented, "There's plenty of proof. Th

  • Rising from the Ashes   Chapter 475

    Andrew's face grew stern as he said, "If you can't handle this alone, you need to speak up instead of worrying about dragging me into it. Remember what I told you on the rooftop—you thought no one could help you, but I'm not just anyone." "Mr. Chapman, let Dr. Lloyd help you," Lauren urged. "I can personally guarantee that his capabilities go far beyond what you and I can imagine!" Marcus wavered at her words, glancing at Andrew uncertainly before asking, "Mr. Lloyd, you're not just the deputy chief of Jayrodale General Hospital, are you?" "Of course not," Andrew smiled. "To be frank, I now control the entire underground network of Jayrodale. Whether Lucy's situation involves old money families or other complications, I'm confident I can resolve it." "Mr. Lloyd, do you really mean that?" Marcus asked, his eyes wide with shock. Andrew chuckled. "Why would I lie about something like this?" Marcus studied Andrew intently, his mind racing as he processed this revelation. This m

  • Rising from the Ashes   Chapter 476

    "Searching blindly would be like looking for a needle in a haystack," Andrew remarked thoughtfully. Lauren snorted and said, "Let's go straight to the Weller residence and demand Lucy back. If Harvey refuses, we'll tear their whole empire down." Andrew chuckled wryly. "Ms. Rhodes, your approach is too aggressive. If we knew for certain Lucy was at the Weller residence, we could confront them directly. But as we heard, Harvey played it smart—Lucy isn't with the Weller family. She's with the masked man, so we need another approach." Lauren sighed, feeling frustrated. "But the Weller family is our only lead, and everything else is a dead end. What else can we do if we don't confront them?" Andrew turned to Marcus and asked, "Mr. Chapman, think carefully about that masked man—did you notice any distinguishing features?" Marcus racked his brain, trying to recall the incident. "He even disguised his voice, clearly being extremely careful not to reveal his identity. I studied him wh

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    Andrew said, "Isn't it obvious? Lauren's biggest support is me!" Marcus' jaw dropped slightly as if he had just been personally attacked. On the other hand, Lauren felt a mix of embarrassment and warmth, her heart fluttering as she looked at Andrew. For the first time, she realized her composed and gentlemanly Andrew had a bit of a rebellious, streetwise streak. Marcus raised his hands in surrender. "Mr. Lloyd, I have to admit—your confidence is actually pretty damn cool!" Andrew shot him a sharp look. "Mr. Chapman, this isn't just confidence. I'm stating facts. Enough sulking. It's time to do something! Let me make this clear—I'll definitely crush Michael!" Lauren and Marcus exchanged glances, unsure of what Andrew had up his sleeve. Nonetheless, neither of them doubted his words. After all, Andrew had proven anything time and time again that no challenge ever seemed to be a real obstacle for him. … Back in Lauren's office, Andrew immediately began assigning tasks. He

  • Rising from the Ashes   Chapter 727

    Lauren's expression turned ice-cold. "Michael, you're a complete idiot. If you keep running the Pharmaceutical Division like this, you'll ruin Rhodes Corporation's reputation sooner or later!" Michael turned to Tiana, gritting his teeth. "Aunt Tiana, they're still talking down on me even now! It seems not everyone appreciates my contributions to this company. Since that's the case, I might as well step down and let Lauren be CEO instead. I'm done putting up with this disrespect!" Lauren sneered. "Playing the victim now? Michael, you're absolutely shameless." Tiana suddenly slammed the table. "Enough! Have you two argued enough?! Lauren, your time is running out. If you want to prove your products are better, then do it! "If you can't show results, I will hand the CEO's seat to Michael. And if that happens, there's no reason for you to stay in Jayrodale anymore. You should return to Blumedale and focus on preparing for your wedding!" Lauren's eyes burned with frustration and r

  • Rising from the Ashes   Chapter 726

    Several people in the room who were aware of the senior executive's dirty secrets could not help but chuckle. The man's face flushed with rage as he pointed at Andrew. "You—" However, after sputtering for a while, he did not dare to say another word. The truth was, he already had a deep-seated fear of Andrew. Moreover, Andrew's words hit a little too close to home. He was on the verge of full retirement. With more money than he could ever spend, he had been indulging in his "second youth". Yet, lately, he had been feeling the consequences—blood in his urine was a clear warning sign. He thought maybe it really was time to take it easy. Otherwise, he would end up ruining his reputation in his old age. Tiana scoffed. "Mr. Lloyd, this is a corporate meeting room, not a place for you to run your mouth." Andrew smirked. "Mrs. Rhodes, you're absolutely right. Which is exactly why I don't think it was necessary to hold such a big meeting just to celebrate Bane's three garbage-tier

  • Rising from the Ashes   Chapter 725

    The first-week sales report for Rhodes Corporation's Pharmaceutical Division's new products have finally come in. Michael could not contain his excitement as he stared at the numbers, grinning. He exclaimed, "Bane, the three products you developed are making a killing! That bastard Andrew looked down on us, but now? This is going to slap him right in the face!" Clutching the thick financial report, Michael immediately rushed to find Tiana. Bane snorted. "I told you from the start—that kid is nothing but a spineless weakling. All he does is brag, but when it comes to real ability? He's got nothing!" When Tiana reviewed the sales figures, she let out a deep breath and gave Michael an approving look. "Michael, you've officially saved the Pharmaceutical Division. Not only have you redeemed yourself, but you've taken its success to the next level." Michael was feeling immensely proud, but he kept his tone humble. "Aunt Tiana, you flatter me. As a Rhodes, this is my duty. As long a

  • Rising from the Ashes   Chapter 724

    Christina said, "Sigh… I don't have a solid plan for now either." Irene's eyes flickered with scheming intent as she suddenly smirked. "Christie, men are all the same. They say no with their mouths, but their bodies say yes. If you ask me, just dress a little sexier and see Andrew. I don't believe for a second that he won't fall for it!" Leroy's eyes lit up as he nodded eagerly. "Great idea! Christie, with your looks, if you just lower yourself a little and seduce Andrew, he'll be wrapped around your finger in no time—like a loyal dog, doing whatever you command!" Christina's expression twisted with disgust. "Sorry, but what you're suggesting is no different from selling myself… and I won't do it." Irene quickly countered, "Christie, does it really matter as long as Andrew ends up back here, serving the Stevens family, helping us grow stronger, and making sure Leroy and I enjoy endless wealth? "Besides, you and Andrew used to be together. Seducing him isn't some shameful act—

  • Rising from the Ashes   Chapter 723

    At first, Andrew did not take Natasha's warning seriously. However, that very night, he received a message. [Andrew, I miss you!] When he saw it, he thought it was Francesca messing around again, but when he opened it, he realized it was not from Francesca—it was from Christina. Andrew's face instantly darkened, and he replied, [Ms. Stevens, please have some self-respect. If you keep sending messages like this, I'll have no choice but to block you.] Christina refused to give up. [Christina: Andrew, come back. Come back to Stevens Corporation… come back to me.] [Christina: Everything I owed you in the past, I'll make it up to you.] Andrew let out a cold chuckle. [Andrew: Christina, if you knew this day would come, why did you make those choices back then?] [Andrew: Do you really think I still care about going back to Stevens Corporation?] Christina pleaded, [I know I hurt you, but Andrew, please… forgive me. Back then, I was too focused on my career and my future,

  • Rising from the Ashes   Chapter 722

    Aspen asked, "Is it just because Andrew is successful now and no longer the same as before?" Aspen's question caught Christina off guard. She sighed and said, "Aspen, Stevens Corporation needs someone strong to support it. I want Andrew back by my side to work for me!" Aspen smirked. "So, you're just planning to use him? This isn't about rekindling old feelings, is it?" Christina hesitated, conflicted. "It's hard to explain… Seeing him doing so well, especially with other women by his side, makes me so upset that I just want to take him back." Aspen burst into laughter. "Christie, I totally get that feeling! We're best friends, after all—we can't just sit back and let someone else take what was once ours! Fine, I'll support you all the way. Use Andrew's lingering feelings for you, take him back, and make him crawl at your feet again!" Christina smiled. "As long as he's willing to return and help me, I won't hold anything from the past against him. In fact, I'll even promise h

  • Rising from the Ashes   Chapter 721

    Andrew said casually, "I just remembered—there's still one thing I haven't taken care of."Winston shuddered, his voice trembling. "Andrew, what are you trying to do? I'm warning you—if you go too far, the Wright family will have no choice but to go to war with you."Andrew chuckled. "Relax, Mr. Wright. You're way too afraid of dying, so of course, I wouldn't do anything drastic to you. Now, go on and swallow this Bone-Corroding Poison Pill. That's the only way I'll believe you won't come back to cause me trouble."Winston's face turned pale with terror as he staggered backward. "What? You want me to take poison? No way! I absolutely refuse!"Andrew's expression darkened. "If you refuse, then no one here is leaving today. You all can stay in Jayrodale permanently."Winston's face twisted with rage, humiliation, and helplessness, his emotions shifting wildly.Jason quickly whispered, "Mr. Wright, just take it. Once we get back to Blumedale, the family will definitely bring in a ma

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    Andrew chuckled. "Mr. Wright, it seems you still don't understand your situation." Grabbing Winston by the hair, Andrew slapped him across the face again, his swollen cheeks taking yet another brutal beating. Then, he asked, "Now, do you finally see who should be begging for mercy?" Winston's nose and mouth spurted blood as he was slapped into submission. Never in his life had he been slapped this many times, and Andrew had literally smacked him senseless. "P-Please stop hitting me. W-We can talk this out!" Winston's voice had taken on a whimpering tone as he shielded his face with his hands. Andrew nodded with satisfaction and slowly said, "That's more like it. So let me ask Mr. Wright once more—do you acknowledge your mistake?" Without a moment's hesitation, Winston nodded frantically. "Yes, I was wrong! I'll definitely change my ways completely!" Andrew immediately delivered two more slaps, the sound making Finley, Christina, and Aspen jump with fright. They all thoug

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