Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

Chapter 1793

Leslie did not leave, looking like she was waiting for someone.

Before long, Ryder arrived with about five bodyguards behind him. It was an impressive entourage that befitted the head of the Ulrich family.

Leslie stood up with a bright smile. "Ryder, you're here! Come, have a seat!"

Ryder grunted and sat down casually. He said matter-of-factly, "Did you ask me out for something specific? I've been pretty busy taking over the family business lately, so if it's nothing urgent, I'll head out."

Leslie playfully scolded him. "Even with all that going on, you should still make time to relax! I already ordered drinks, and they'll be here soon. I just wanted to sit down and talk with you tonight."

Ryder was not particularly interested and said flatly, "Wow, now that's unexpected. You never used to be so warm to me before, let alone invite me out for drinks. Honestly, this sudden friendliness kind of throws me off."

Leslie looked a little awkward and let out a dry laugh. "Oh, come on! Don't say that. Back in the military, you know how the General was. She didn't like us goofing off. But this is a bar, and the vibe is totally different. Of course, I'm being nicer!

this is my first time having drinks with

gave him a shy little smile as she spoke. Unfortunately,

second floor, Andrew and his three ladies were leaning over the glass

to look down on Ryder?" Aspen asked with a puzzled look. "Now she's acting all

of the Ulrich family, and his status shot through the roof. She may have looked down on him

her eyes. "Let's be real. She saw him get rich, and now she's

"So what do you think?

on Leslie, practically her doormat back then. Now he might look successful, but that clingy nature doesn't just

kick in, and he'll be willing to bend his back for

the world

a powerful family, and he should've developed better taste. Leslie might be Luna's aide, but she's nowhere near

her head. "That's not how it works. Even if Ryder

to do is act