Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You Novel

---- Chapter 2504 Theon did not even bother to respond, his face full of disdain. In his eyes, whatever Andrew was doing here did not matter at all. At this moment, he represented Sovereign's Apothecary, and a small fry like Andrew was not worth his time. While real power players were negotiating, someone as insignificant as Andrew could not possibly make a difference. The young man from before, Augustin Jarvis, stood up with a frown. "You must be Andrew Lloyd from the royal Lloyd family, right?" Andrew smiled politely.

"| wouldn't dare claim such formality, but yes, I'm Andrew Lloyd." Augustin's tone turned sharp. "You come here and immediately start criticizing how the Iron Sword Sect conducts its affairs. Anyone listening would think you look down on us completely. Anyway, please leave. We're not accepting visitors right now." However, Andrew did not move. Instead, he strode right into the middle of the hall. "I'm afraid leaving isn't an option. Mr. Kaplan, your men should've already informed you of my visit, right?" He tured to face Devin, the towering master of the Iron Sword Sect.

---- Andrew had done his homework before coming. He knew this sect had great potential. Unlike the old-fashioned martial orders that clung to outdated traditions, the Iron Sword Sect had adapted to the modern world and embraced progress. Though Devin appeared silent and stoic, Andrew knew better. Beneath that rugged exterior was a mind both sharp and deep. That was exactly the kind of person Andrew needed, someone with vision and the ability to think beyond old rules. What he feared most were stubborn men with closed minds; with those, persuasion was impossible.

"Reginald's son, the Dragon Prince of the Lloyd family," Devin said at last, a rare smile touching his lips. He continued, "I visited him ten years ago and met you then. Andrew, have a seat. | did receive word of your visit. In fact, I've been waiting for you." Andrew retuned the smile and glanced around before taking an open seat. Augustin looked confused. "Mr. Kaplan, what's this about?" Devin raised his hand slightly. "Didn't | just ask for everyone's opinion earlier? Now it's time | share mine." Augustin froze, unsure what Devin meant by that.

---- The elder sitting beside him, Iron Sword Sect's second-in- command, Franco McClure, realized something was off. "Mr. Kaplan, you can't seriously be planning to let this boy speak here, can you? This is an official negotiation between the Iron Sword Sect and Sovereign's Apothecary. Letting an outsider join us is completely inappropriate." Devin gave him a cool glance. "Who said Andrew is an outsider? He's here to discuss a partnership as well. Since both parties are here to talk business, Iron Sword Sect naturally won't turn anyone away.

After all, comparing offers is the only way to make the best deal." Theon's team immediately understood that Andrew had not come for a casual visit. He was here to compete. However, what shocked them even more was that Devin had figured it out before Andrew even said a word. Everything Devin said earlier about budget and prices had just been stalling tactics. Now it was clear that Andrew's arrival was exactly what Devin had been waiting for. Theon's voice turned icy. "Then allow me to ask, Mr. Kaplan.

Are you saying Iron Sword Sect no longer intends to renew its contract with Sovereign's Apothecary?"