Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren)

Kevin scoffed. "Besides, Winston's always been a little wild. Letting loose is second nature to him! And now that Andy's technically his uncle, shouldn't an uncle be allowed to discipline his nephew a little?"

Quinton felt his teeth grinding to the point of cracking. Just a short while ago, he considered Andrew a nobody, just a bottom-tier loser.

But now? That same nobody had somehow become one of his dad's sworn brothers, which made his status lower than Andrew's. It felt like fate itself was playing a cruel joke on him—one designed to ruin his life.

Andrew said flatly, "Mr. Wright, I've got no problem with the whole brotherhood thing. But being your son's godfather? That, I've got an issue with. Because, let me be honest I don't want a disrespectful brat like him tied to me."

Kevin snapped, "Quinton, get over here and apologize! Can't you see you've pissed him off? Now get on your knees, apologize, and promise him that you'll be respectful from now on."

Quinton shot to his feet, roaring, "I'd rather die than be humiliated like this! Father, either kill me today or forget it-I'm never apologizing to that damn nobody. Who does he think he is?"

Asking him to consider Andrew his godfather was no different from dragging his pride through the mud. He could not take it, nor would he take it.

Andrew let out a slow sigh. "See, Mr. Wright? This kid's not just ungrateful, he's downright unruly. Handing him off to me won't change that. You heard him insult me, didn't you?

"Looks like your family still sees me as beneath them. In that case, I'll excuse myself. I've already been invited to dinner by several top families in Blumedale-it seems they want to build connections."

Kevin instantly panicked. He had a prize catch right in front of him, and now it was slipping away. If he let Andrew walk now, he might as well hang himself from the ceiling.

Moreover, judging by Andrew's tone, he was actually offended.

Kevin knew he had to smooth this over fast. He said, "Hey, hey, don't be mad! Come on, there's no need to be upset. Listen, if you think my boy's out of line, then I'll handle it, personally."

Without another word, Kevin stood up, grabbed Quinton by the hair, and unleashed hell.

"You little bastard, I've had it with you! Who the hell gave you the guts to talk to Andrew like that? Huh? You humiliate me-you humiliate the whole damn Wright family. I'm gonna beat the living hell outta you!"

Kevin did not hold back in the

slightest. In just a few hits, Quinton's once-handsome face was covered in blood. Moreover, it did not stop there his nose got smashed, Kis

vision blurred, and stars exploded

behind his eyelids.

Meanwhile, Christina and her parents huddled in the corner, trembling.

Kevin was going full savage, and he really looked like he was about to kill his own son just to please Andrew.

Christina clenched her jaw and snapped, "Andrew, are you seriously just going to stand there and watch Quinton get beaten like this?"noveldrama

Andrew scoffed. "Let me get this straight-you think Quinton doesn't deserve it, and that this is my fault?"

Christina hesitated, her voice weakening. "I'm just saying... all of this started because of you. The least you could do is say something fair."

Andrew smirked. "Sure, I'll say something fair for Quinton. Kevin, my friend... I've got a suggestion while I'm watching your fine parenting. You know what they say spare the rod, spoil the kid."

He continued, "Quinton has honestly been a spoiled, out-of-control mess for a while now. He's done some pretty filthy stuff, and everyone knows it."

Christina stared at him, stunned. "T-This is your idea of being fair? Andrew-"

Yet, Andrew did not even acknowledge her. He kept going, saying, "Discipline works best when it starts early. And if you're going to strike them, hit them hard and early. If you don't, one day that kid's gonna bite you back. sŵnovel

"So in my opinion, a man like you—who runs a massive family empire-needs to show some damn authority. My advice? Don't hold back. Aim for the head, put your back into it! Go on, Kevin-show him who's boss!"

By the end, Andrew was literally clapping and cheering Kevin on. At that point, not only were Christina and her family totally dumbfounded, but even Yara stood frozen, staring at Andrew as if she had just come face-to-face with the devil himself.