Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren)

With their trip to Goldridge coming up tomorrow, Andrew had some free time and decided to head over to the Rhodes residence for a quick visit. After that, he made a stop at the Peck residence to check in on Victoria.

Both Tiana and Victoria had reminded him to be cautious during this trip.

The Southern Martial Union's main headquarters were located in Goldridge, and it had always been known as a hotbed of drama. This organization oversaw martial artists across all southern provinces, and its leader, Jerome, was nothing short of a powerhouse.noveldrama

Though Gabo Creek province was not far away from Goldridge, bringing Lauren and the other two girls along meant Andrew had to stay even more alert. Jerome held a selection for his inner disciples every year, and chaos followed.

The spots for inner disciples were extremely limited. Yet, countless families and martial sects sent their people to compete for Jerome's attention. The competition for these coveted positions often led to intense rivalries, bloodshed, and sometimes even deaths.

Victoria's concerns went much deeper than just immediate safety. She encouraged Andrew to build a strong relationship with Jerome, as this would greatly benefit his future dominance in Gabo Creek.

In martial arts, there could only be one undisputed champion. Every martial artist dreamed of claiming that one-in-a-million first-place position. This was exactly why people were so fascinated by the two major rankings-the Underworld Index and the Titan List.

Andrew was merely a martial artist, but Victoria had always wanted to push him to become Gabo Creek's number one. In other words, she wanted him to be known as the King of Gabo Creek in martial circles.

This stunning woman's ambitions were every bit as grand as Tiana's. The difference was that Victoria was willing to dedicate all her beliefs and energy entirely to Andrew.

This overwhelming devotion left Andrew unsure how to handle such intense feelings. When he thought about how Reginald probably had not contacted Victoria in years, he felt even more guilty about the situation.

The more Victoria showed this devotion, the more Andrew found himself at a complete loss. Victoria often treated him as if he were Reginald, which inevitably led to genuine displays of affection and flirtation that left Andrew struggling to cope.

Fortunately, Andrew had managed to keep his head clear throughout all of this. If any other male had been in his position, they probably would have already fallen into Victoria's trap, drowning in lust, indulging in pleasure, and crossing a line they could never uncross.

That would have been the point of no return-the collapse of morality and a betrayal of their own conscience.

However, Andrew could not really be blamed for finding himself in this difficult situation.

First, both Victoria and Tiana were mature beauties who still possessed their incredible charm. They were far more attractive than any of today's celebrities. Every smile, every gesture, every movement was absolutely captivating and seductive.

Second, both women came from noble backgrounds, were born into prestigious families, and studied under renowned masters who gave them exceptional guidance.

Third, whether in martial arts or intelligence, both far surpassed ordinary people in every way. When it came to scheming and

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could be considered the ultimate masters of their craft. One could tell just by how completely they had their own husbands wrapped around their fingers.

Jameson at least gave Tiana a run for her money, keeping things balanced between them. However, Calvin was completely different. He was utterly powerless in Victoria's presence!

Now, that was not to say Calvin was weak. As the head of one of the Five Apex Families and a recognized martial king, he was still a force to be reckoned with. Yet, the moment he married Victoria, and evenworse, married into her side of the family, everything changed.

While most men would be jealous of his position, they would probably hesitate if they had a walk in his shoes.

After all, a woman like Victoria was not someone an average man could handle. And if you could not handle her, then she would be the one handling you.