Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

---- Chapter 2435 "Originally, I didn't want to meet anyone from the Lloyd royal bloodline," Elaine said, her voice suddenly turning cold. "I hate every single one of them. No, hate isn't even strong enough. They disgust me. They make me sick to my stomach." She continued, "But you're different. First, because you're Reginald's son. And second, because I once saw you in person, and I still remember the impression you left. There are very few young men in this world like you "The moment I saw you back then, I imagined that if I ever had a child, I'd want him to be like you. But fate is cruel.

I'll never have children of my own in this lifetime. And for reasons I can't quite explain, that tiny, strange feeling made me break my own rule and grant you this meeting. So now, tell me what you came for. My patience is limited. You have three minutes." Andrew gave a small nod. Now this was how a true leader of a great family should carry herself. Cold, impatient, authoritative, and overwhelmingly composed. Whatever strange behavior she had shown earlier was just a brief lapse. Nonetheless, everyone had a past, and Andrew did not care to pry into it.

---- After thinking it through for a moment, he finally said, "I'm here to propose an alliance through marriage with the Reyes family." There was silence behind the curtain, then came a laugh, clear and light, like the ringing of a bell Still laughing, she asked, "That's interesting. What did you just say? You want to form an alliance through marriage with the Reyes family? I have to admit, I didn't see that coming at all. I thought you came to ask for help, or perhaps to build a connection, or even to uncover certain secrets. But I never imagined you'd be here to ask for a marriage alliance.

my family altar for an hour. Andrew did not even hesitate before shaking his head. "No matter what I came for, that condition is impossible." The curtain fell silent again, the

tell me, have you ever seen a player bow to one of his own chess pieces? Especially one that doesn't know its place?" Elaine scoffed but did not show anger. "You have quite the mouth on you," she said. "I'll admit, the Lloyds do have a hand in

shook his head slightly. "To me, the Reyes family is indeed like a

as well bring out the Umbral Peak Sect that stands behind you. Only then would you be qualified to sit at the same table with the Lloyd royals. ---- "As for demanding Patriarch Donovan to kneel before you? Be realistic. You can't make that happen. Neither can Mr. Reyes Senior,