Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren)

Back then, the Wright family was also one of the Five Apex Families. Yet, their situation was totally different now. Kevin had died a violent death, while Yara had taken over and was now desperately trying to please Andrew.

Since the Peck family was arrogant and looked down on him, why should Andrew try to win their favor?

After he left, Miles and Liliana walked into the living room together.

"Dad, it's the middle of the day, and you're drunk again?" Liliana pinched her nose in disgust.

Calvin tilted his head back and took another swig of alcohol, slurring, "D-Don't tell me what to do! I'm your father and the head of the Peck family! Who the hell dares to lecture me? You're digging your own grave!"

Miles's eyes shifted and landed on the porcelain bottle Andrew had left behind. He picked it up and held it out in front of Calvin. "Dad, Mr. Lloyd left this here. It looks like he's actively trying to make peace with our Peck family. You should take it. Maybe it's a good opportunity to bury the hatchet and move forward."

Calvin scoffed and smacked the bottle out of Miles's hand. "To hell with that! He's just another wolf in sheep's clothing. Does he think I'm stupid enough to fall for it? Remember this-Andrew's up to no good. From now on, we need to watch him closely. When the time comes, I swear I'll make sure that little bastard dies a painful death!"

Both Liliana and Miles were stunned.

Calvin's hatred toward Andrew ran deeper than they had imagined.

Suddenly, he grunted and narrowed his eyes at something on the floor. The siblings looked down and saw two small black pills near the shattered porcelain shards.

Miles gasped. "Wait, are those..."

He rushed over, picked up the pills, and handed them to Calvin.noveldrama

Calvin took them and sniffed deeply. In an instant, the drunken fog in his eyes began to clear. His expression shifted in shock as he exclaimed, "These are seventh-grade Divine Pills-Spirit-Anchor Pills, no less. Even the Advanced Medical Institute can't produce these nowadays, because the formula's too complex.

"And the recipe? It's supposedly in the hands of that old master on Mount Lourneau. I can't believe Andrew actually had them!"

Without hesitation, Calvin tucked the two pills away like they were priceless treasures.

Liliana and Miles exchanged stunned glances. First, they never expected Andrew to offer something rare and valuable.

This level of sincerity was more than enough to show proper respect to the Peck family.

Second, Calvin's attitude had changed way too quickly for comfort.

One second, he was completely

hostile toward Andrew. The next et

second, he was eagerly pocketing Pills like they were

precious treasures.

It was honestly a bit embarrassing to watch, and downright low.

Just then,

walked in

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gracefully. Her expression was calm

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Liliana, step outside for a momen

ment.

Her voice was soft, but carried an unmistakable chill. Neither sibling dared

disobey her, so they quietly left.

Victoria stood alone in the center of the room, her gaze moving from the broken porcelain on the floor to Calvin's drunken figure.

Calvin slouched in the main chair

and met her eyes with a cold smirk. But after barely three seconds, he averted his gaze and grumbled, "Aren't you already seeing someone new? You've got that pretty boy to keep you entertained and warm in bed, so what are you doing here, trying to manage me now?"

He added, "Snagging both father and son must feel like quite the accomplishment, huh, Victoria?"

Every word dripped with bitterness and sarcasm.