Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

---- Chapter 2376 Andrew looked stunned. "What do you mean? I just asked you to call her over so I can say hello, that's all." Valerie scoffed. "Oh, please, drop the act. You just want to get close to her, don't you? The Lloyd family's Dragon Prince is supposed to be impressive. But now, you just look like another lowlife." Andrew's expression turned cold. "Valerie, are you out of your mind? Who told you I wanted to get close to her like that? Ms. Santana and I are old acquaintances, that's all." Valerie did not believe a word of it.

She crossed her arms and stood still, her eyes sharp with doubt. Eventually, Joaquin decided to step in and said, "Mr. Lloyd, please wait a moment. I'll have her brought here right away." To him, there was no point in clashing with someone like Andrew. An eighth-grade divine alchemist was a walking goldmine. As for an auctioneer? Barely worth mentioning. If the Lloyd family's Dragon Prince wanted her, they would just make the arrangements. Hell, they would probably hand her over as a personal attendant if he asked. ---- Before long, Elsie was brought in.

she gathered her courage and said, "Ms. Reyes, I can leave if you want me to, but I won't sell myself." Valerie's tone was harsh but steady. "Relax. With me here, no 'one's going to hurt you. We're both women, and besides, you're under the Reyes

smiled, teasing lightly. "It's me. But Ms. Santana, you look like you've seen a ghost. What's with the animosity? Anyone watching would think I'm taking advantage of you." Elsie waved her hands in a panic, stumbling over her words. "N- No! It's not that! If I'd known it was you helping me, Mr. Lloyd, I'd never have misunderstood. I'd have trusted you completely and followed whatever you arranged." Valerie blinked,

standing up for me just now, Ms. Reyes, but you don't have to worry anymore. If Mr. Lloyd wants to take me with him, I'll go." Valerie froze, her mind going blank. "What did you just say? You want to go with him? You'd better think this through. I only stepped in because I pitied you, but if you really know