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Meanwhile, Andrew neither knew nor cared whether Simon was alive or dead. He was too preoccupied with Francesca, who had completely lost her mind. "Let go of me! Please, I need you! I'm going to die if you don't help me—please!" Francesca cried out. Her flushed, naked body squirmed helplessly as Andrew had her bound and placed inside a large tub of ice water to reduce the intense heat radiating from within. The icy water helped cool her down temporarily, but it was only a surface-level solution. The powerful drug, Enthralling Essence, was still wreaking havoc on her organs, tearing through her from the inside. If she did not find relief soon, she might not survive the night. "Fran, calm down," Andrew said firmly, gripping her shoulders to keep her from thrashing. "I'm working on it. I promise I'll save you!" His mind raced as he searched for a way to neutralize the effects of the drug. Simon had gone too far. Enthralling Essence was not a substance anyone used lightly—it was
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Francesca sobbed, her voice filled with despair. "Andrew… I've said everything. You still won't accept me? Do you just want to watch me die? Or… is it because you don't care about me at all?" Andrew quickly shook his head. "No, Fran, you're wrong. I would never let you die." "Then give me what I need!" Francesca cried out, her voice cracking with desperation. "I can't take it anymore, Andrew! I'd rather die than go through this torture!" Andrew hesitated, his heart softening at the sight of her tear-filled eyes and pained expression. He knew he could not drag this out any longer—he had to act. "Alright, Fran… but brace yourself. It might hurt a little." Francesca's flushed face brightened with a gentle, relieved smile. "Andrew… I trust you. I'm not afraid. Just… give me what I need," she whispered softly. Andrew carefully laid her on the bed and reached out, his heated hands making contact with her trembling body. Francesca let out a quiet, kitten-like whimper. For the firs
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Michael shook his head in pity. "Man, Simon really got the short end of the stick. Losing his pride and manhood and even wasting his last moment on a pig. That's beyond tragic. I can't even wrap my head around it." Bane remained calm, his tone indifferent. "At least he's alive. That's all that matters." He narrowed his eyes and added thoughtfully, "I didn't expect Andrew to pull off a move like that. I need to meet him sooner or later to figure out his techniques. Even I couldn't fully understand what he did." Michael smirked. "Don't worry, Mr. Eslinger. Your plan for Rhodes Corporation is almost finished. Once Lauren falls, Andrew will be out of the picture there. After that, dealing with him will be a piece of cake." Bane hummed softly, his expression darkening. "Dealing with him isn't what intrigues me. I want to know where he learned his medical skills and how deep his expertise runs." … Meanwhile, at the Aicker residence. Andrew exited Francesca's room, wiping the swea
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"Fran has reached the age where marriage should be a serious discussion," Cedric said with a heavy sigh. He continued, "I was well aware that Simon had been lusting after her beauty for a while now. But since he was my eldest apprentice—the child I raised from a young age—I chose to avoid confronting the issue." He shook his head, his voice filled with regret. "In the end, my avoidance and weakness nearly destroyed Fran. It's all on me… such a cruel twist of fate." Andrew could see the conflict in Cedric's eyes. Despite Simon's betrayal, Cedric still had a deep affection for him. After all, he had begged Andrew to spare Simon's life at the last moment. Andrew offered a comforting response. "Mr. Aicker, you've done more than enough. Simon's downfall was his own doing—he had every opportunity to change but chose to betray you." Cedric remained silent for a long moment before suddenly speaking up. "Tell me honestly, Dr. Lloyd… Have you and Fran become… intimate?" Andrew froze
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"Although I can't teach the great healer the way I saved Fran, I do have a few medical prescriptions and techniques from the ancient art of medicine that a healer like you would probably appreciate," Andrew said with a smile. He figured offering something valuable to satisfy Cedric's appetite was better. After all, Cedric had always wanted to become his apprentice, but Andrew had always refused. Even though they could not be mentor-apprentice, Andrew did not mind teaching Cedric a few real skills, especially since he had a good opinion of the Aickers. "If that's the case, then thank you so much, Dr. Lloyd!" Cedric said excitedly when Andrew handed over the items. Cedric had already learned quite a few secret methods from Andrew, and each one left him utterly captivated. With every lesson, his admiration for Andrew's medical skills grew even more. After spending a little more time at the Aicker residence, Andrew returned to the Moonlit Sanctuary. It had been quite a day—he ha
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Aspen lay in bed, her eyes glistening with tears, her gaze blank as she said nothing. Meanwhile, Irene and Leroy stood outside the room, peeking in. Irene asked, "Leroy, do you think Aspen's brain was messed up from the hits? She hasn't said a word since she woke up." "Mom, you're overthinking. Aspen just got a few slaps, probably just a concussion. Nothing too serious." The mother and son did not notice their raised voices as they continued to discuss. Christina glanced at them and coldly said, "Mom, Leroy, if you're done, why don't you go do something else? Aspen's in a bad mood, so please, no more of your sarcastic comments." Irene gave a dry laugh and said, "Christie, if Aspen is awake, can she let me know when she will pay me back the money I invested in her?" Christina frowned and said, "Mom, you know that money is gone. Why are you still asking Aspen for it?" Irene pouted, looking displeased. "It's lost, sure, but that's Aspen's loss, not mine. She can't just bully
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Gordon's voice was cold as he spoke, "Aspen, I'm having some health issues and can't take action right now. But don't worry, it won't be long before I take care of that brat for you. "If it weren't for him, I wouldn't have almost poisoned myself to death. I'm going to make him pay with a brutal death." Aspen gritted her teeth and said, "Alright, I'll wait for you, Mr. Woods. I have only one request—Rodney and Andrew both need to die." Gordon responded coldly, "Don't worry. Last time, that little punk got lucky. I couldn't deal with him then, but this time, he won't escape." After hanging up, Aspen's face was frozen in anger. She muttered to herself, "Just wait, Andrew. You've made me hate you even more than Rodney now." Christina asked, "Aspen, is Mr. Woods okay?" Aspen sneered, "Don't worry, Christie. Mr. Woods' strength is unmatched. Forget Andrew. He doesn't even care about the Weller family, the Rhodes family, or the Aickers. He doesn't think twice about them!" Christ
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Aspen raised her hand to interrupt, "Christie, I know what you're worried about, but let me tell you, there's no need to be afraid. These three formulas have been market-tested, and once we produce them, they'll definitely sell big. "Even if we don't achieve huge sales, it will still be a win for Stevens Corporation. Because you won't need any R&D costs or any time spent, you can just jump straight into the industry. I'm sure you can calculate how much money and time we'll save." Christina was immediately intrigued. As Aspen had said, with three ready-made formulas, Stevens Corporation could just buy the machinery, set up a factory, and start producing. The most difficult and intimidating part of the pharmaceutical industry—research and development—would be skipped entirely. Stevens Corporation could save potentially billions of dollars by bypassing this process. "Aspen, I could have Stevens Corporation start working on it as soon as tomorrow. But I need to ask you again: are t
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Michael's lackeys stood there, completely stunned. Then, their shock turned into fury. One shouted, "Andrew, you son of a—" Andrew threw another slap, knocking one of them out cold on the spot. "A low-level manager talking back to his superiors—who gave you the courage to bark like a dog?" Without missing a beat, Andrew turned and slapped another man so hard that a tooth flew out. "You think just because I've been quiet, I'm easy to push around? Let me remind you—I'm a board member, not some sickly kitten. If you cross the line, I will make you regret it." Two more slaps rang out, sending the last two executives flying. "A bunch of nobodies daring to insult a department head, a vice CEO, and a board member. I'll let you off this time, but if any of you try this again, I'll make sure you know exactly what it feels like to be paralyzed from the waist down." Andrew moved fast—too fast. In a matter of seconds, Howard and his four high-ranking colleagues were sprawled across th
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The man in suspenders lifted his chin arrogantly. "Yeah, I hit her. What are you gonna do about it, Mr. Lloyd?" Andrew's expression remained calm. "Why did you hit her?" The man scoffed. "The Pharmaceutical Division belongs to Mr. Rhodes. Some lowly secretary waltzing in here demanding approval documents? Please. Who does she think she is?" Andrew's eyes narrowed. "Since when did the Pharmaceutical Division become Michael's territory? As far as I know, the director here is still Mr. Chapman, isn't it?" The man let out a mocking laugh. "Does it even matter? Mr. Rhodes is about to become the company's CEO. Once that happens, the entire corporation will be his. "And me? I'm the head of sales for the entire Pharmaceutical Division. Just so you know, that two-million-dollar performance boost? That was all my doing! "So, Mr. Lloyd, my advice? Stop wasting your time. Just step aside and quit dreaming about competing with Mr. Rhodes, or you'll end up with nothing but a mess to cle
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Lauren's voice was sharp with anger. "Who hit you? Eunice, tell me—who did this to you?" Tears welled up in Eunice's eyes as she shook her head. "Miss, I'm fine. You don't have to worry about me." Lauren's fury only grew. "I'm asking you—who did this? Tell me, and I promise I'll make sure they pay for it!" Eunice sobbed. "Miss, please don't ask anymore. I don't want to cause you trouble." Just as Lauren was about to explode, Andrew gently pulled her back and reassured her. "Don't get upset. Trust me—I'll make sure Ms. Brooks gets justice." Then, he turned to Marcus. "Mr. Chapman, explain—what happened here?" Marcus let out a sigh before responding. "Ms. Brooks went to the Pharmaceutical Division to get the approval documents, just as you instructed. Michael's lackeys not only refused to process it, but they also ran their mouths and insulted you, Mr. Lloyd. Ms. Brooks couldn't stand it and argued back, but in the end…" Andrew's expression darkened into a cold smirk. "So,
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Andrew and Lauren wasted no time. After handling everything at Glorious Pharmaceuticals, they rushed back to Rhodes Corporation. On the drive back, Lauren could not hold back her curiosity. She asked hesitantly, "Dr. Lloyd, I know I shouldn't pry, but I still want to ask… Was it Mr. Yates who helped with the machine?" Andrew nodded. "You could say that. I already realized that Stephen's factory, even though it's the best in Jayrodale, isn't all that impressive. To put it bluntly, they couldn't even get a single advanced piece of equipment. So, I gave Marvin a heads-up in advance and had him figure something out." Lauren fell silent for a moment before whispering, "If Mr. Yates helped you like this, there must be a price, right? For example, maybe he wants to use you to take control of Glorious Pharmaceuticals. And from there, he could monopolize Jayrodale's entire pharmaceutical industry. It's not impossible." Andrew glanced at her, surprised. "Lauren, how did you come up with
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Stephen said, "But Mr. Lloyd, you should know that pharmaceutical-grade precision equipment costs a fortune. Most of it is imported, and a single machine alone could easily cost over 100 million!" Andrew nodded. "The equipment has already been taken care of. Once Ms. Rhodes and I leave, you need to head straight to the factory and inspect it." Stephen blinked in disbelief, thinking he must have misheard. "Mr. Lloyd, what did you just say? The equipment is already handled?" Andrew responded calmly, "Yes. It's done. You'll be dealing with a vice CEO from Wealthroller Investments—a major investor in the pharmaceutical industry. He'll be there to assist you and ensure everything runs smoothly." Stephen froze in shock. "Mr. Lloyd, you actually got someone from Mr. Yates' company involved?" Andrew remained indifferent. "No, I didn't ask for help. I gave an order." Stephen's heart skipped a beat. He was smart enough to stop questioning, but internally, his mind was racing. He wond
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Grabbing Lauren's delicate hand, Andrew said, "Let's go. We need to make a trip to Glorious Pharmaceuticals and check with Mr. Brunner to see when the first batch of products will be ready for release." Lauren frowned. "The timeline is too tight. I'd say it'll take at least another two weeks." Andrew shook his head. "No, I'm only giving him two days at most." … The two of them quickly drove over to Glorious Pharmaceuticals. As soon as they arrived, Stephen came rushing out with a bright smile as soon as they arrived. "Mr. Lloyd, Ms. Rhodes, welcome!" Lauren returned his smile politely. "Sorry to bother you again, Mr. Brunner." Stephen waved his hands. "Oh, come on, Ms. Rhodes, no need to say that! Being able to work with Mr. Lloyd is an honor. I should be thanking you!" Andrew did not hesitate to walk straight over to Stephen's office chair and sit down, leaving Stephen standing there awkwardly with nowhere to sit. After glancing around helplessly, Stephen finally resigne
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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
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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
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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
