Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren)

Everyone discovered that Andrew's words were irrefutable. Yes, if they got their hands on the treasure left by the Fallen Crimson Dynasty, one billion would be nothing.

Rafael was the first to agree. "Fine, I'll give you one billion! But after the treasure hunt ends, whether you'll be alive to spend this billion is another matter!"

Stanley, speaking with his foreign accent, also nodded. "Mr. Lloyd, your asking price is quite reasonable."

Andrew immediately provided his account information, and two deposits of two billion each showed up as received. On the other hand, Mosby and Kevin had not responded yet.

When Andrew's gaze looked over with a smirk, Mosby roared viciously and obediently transferred the money. He was willing to swallow his pride and bleed his wallet for the treasure.

However, the moment this hunt ended, Mosby vowed to drag Andrew straight to hell.noveldrama

Kevin gave a forced laugh. "Andy, come on. We're sworn brothers, aren't we? Talking about money is just bad taste."

Andrew smiled. "Exactly. It'd be awkward to talk money between us, so don't bother transferring me anything. Just give me your position as head of the Wrights."

Kevin was stunned momentarily and then flew into a rage. "Andrew, don't push your luck!"

What the hell was this? Forget the billion. Andrew had actually escalated and set his sights on the position of the family head.

How could the position of head of one of the Five Apex Families be compared to one billion? That position was worth far more than a mere billion.

Kevin could not believe how audacious Andrew was being.

Seeing Kevin still playing dumb, Andrew was about to burn the map fragment in his hands. "Well, since you won't send the money, I guess I'll just burn the map. No point in keeping something that everyone's drooling over, right?"

As he raised the lighter again, Kevin's face twisted in horror. "Wait! Fine! I'll transfer it! But Andrew, since you're talking money, our brotherhood ends here!"

His jaw clenched so tightly it looked like it might shatter.

Andrew sneered. "Talking about money tends to ruin relationships. But Kevin, be honest-did you ever see me as a brother? If I don't talk about money with you, then what should I talk about? The weather? Romance? Should we pretend the world is full of sunshine and love?"

His words dripped with mockery, and Kevin's face instantly darkened. Finally, the Wrights' one billion came through.

In total, Andrew had just raked in four billion dollars without lifting a finger.

Tiana could not help but glance

sideways at him. Her precious son-in-law really was something else. The way he fearlessly conned Rafael and the others right to their faces was bold and brilliant truly worthy of being the Dragon Prince.

Stanley barked, "Mr. Lloyd, you've gotten what you wanted! Now put down the lighter. The map was split, but can still be pieced back together."

Andrew shook his head. "No need."

And with that, he dropped the torn parchment straight into the flame and burned it to ash.

Kevin screamed, a sound like thunder. "Andrew, you're dead!"

Just as he was about to strike, he discovered Andrew reaching into his pocket and pulling out another piece of parchment.

Andrew opened it with a bright grin. "Oops. Sorry, guys. That one was fake. This right here this is the real one."

Every jaw in the room dropped, and there was total silence. Immediately after, the hall erupted with furious shouting.

"You little bastard, you've got no shame!"

"Andrew, I swear-you're insane! Suicidal!"

"Disgusting! Shameless, greedy, vile you're not even human, Andrew!"