Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You Novel

---- Chapter 2539 Theon had planned to show off a little, putting on a calm, superior front. Yet, Madeline simply glanced at him and said flatly, "Mr. Theon Orben, was it? Never heard of you. I've only heard of Madam Brielle Baxter and Amari Goodman from Sovereign's Apothecary. Your name doesn't ring a bell." The color rushed to Theon's face until it turned red. "You..." he sputtered, humiliated and furious, wanting to argue back. Madeline ignored him completely, turning around and taking a seat beside Helda. For someone in her 70s, her temper was as fiery as ever.

A spark of anger flared in Theon's chest. He cursed inwardly, ' You old hag! How dare you look down on me like that? Don't you know that I'm now a master alchemist, respected and admired across the continent? Melvin frowned but chose not to scold Madeline in front of their guests. Helda, however, snapped, "Maddie, mind your manners. Mr. Orben is an honored guest of our family." ---- Madeline replied calmly, "| know, Mom. Anyway, where's Amari? I told him yesterday to come by today. | have something important to discuss with him." Melvin's expression hardened. "Discuss what?

| already warned you not to associate with that man anymore. You do realize Amari was expelled from Sovereign's Apothecary, don't you?" Theon's face lit up, seizing the chance to add fuel to the fire. " That's right, Ms. Webster. Back when Amari worked at Sovereign's Apothecary, he was one of my subordinates. He made mistakes, got kicked out, and frankly, he's not even worth mentioning. You don't know my name, but you know his?" He gave a smug laugh.

"Honestly, | may not be the best, but compared to Amari, I'm leagues ahead." Madeline looked at him for a brief moment, and Theon thought she was finally softening toward him. He straightened up, puffing out his chest with a self-satisfied grin. In that instant, he felt like a young man again, in his 20s, returning home after his first big success. The villagers had lined the streets to greet him, and the local ladies had looked at him with shining eyes, whispering and giggling like he was some kind of movie star. The memory gave him a rush.

Being admired, being seen felt ---- stood beside him. Melvin's fury boiled over. "Who gave you permission to come in? Where are the guards? Someone throw these uninvited guests out immediately!" Theon sneered, his tone dripping with mockery. "Well, well. Andrew, you and your little buddy sure have guts, just barging into someone's home like this. Ever heard of knocking?" Andrew shot him a cold glare. "Shut your mouth, old man. This doesn't concem you." He then turned to Melvin and said calmly, "I'm Andrew Lloyd. Amari and | may not have been invited, Mr.

Webster, but tell me, is this the royal palace? Don't tell me we're not even worthy of setting foot in your home?" Melvin's expression hardened. He had not expected Andrew to speak so boldly. The nerve of this kid coming into his home and talking like that. He shot to his feet, his finger trembling as he pointed at Andrew. "Ignorant brat. | know exactly who you are, the Lloyd family's Dragon Prince. But don't think that gives you any special treatment here. "You barge into my home and insult me in front of everyone, and I'm supposed to let that slide?

If | still treat you with respect ---- after this, what would others think of my family?"