Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren)

"Andrew? What a plain name. He must be just as unremarkable, a total nobody." Carl popped his lips in contempt as he spoke.

Mosby cautioned, "Carl, don't take him lightly! The kid's got some moves. Even the hit orders from two major families haven't touched him!"

Carl scoffed, "Mr. Lake, let's not give the guy too much credit and knock ourselves down a peg. We both know exactly what went down! If the Kellers hadn't stepped in, Andrew would be six feet under by now."

Mosby replied calmly, "You're not wrong. He's only alive because of the Keller family's protection! So when you strike, make it fast, precise, and deadly. And don't get caught!"

Carl smirked, "Staying under the radar? That's not my style! However, dealing with the Kellers, that's a real headache! So, after I take out Andrew, I won't be leaving my calling card, 'Killed by Carl.""

Mosby's fists tightened with resolve, "Skip the theatrics! After you finish off Andrew, bring me the Bates family's lost map! That treasure I've been dreaming of will be one step closer!

"And once I unlock this legendary treasure from The Alien Throne... Then here in the capital, it won't just be the Five Apex Families. It'll be six, with us on top, hahaha..."

In the still of the night, Mosby's wild laughter echoed through the villa.noveldrama

Carl's grin turned dark, "Don't worry, Mr. Lake. The night's still young. Tomorrow's the day Andrew meets his maker! After my latest round of studies, I've leveled up in more than just medicine!

"When it comes to martial arts, I could even go toe-to-toe with Xavier, the guy who barely beat me last time. I'm Carl, and I'm pretty sure I can match him now, maybe even outdo him..."

Mosby was beaming with pride, nodding over and over, "You're my star student, the one with the most potential, the one who reminds me of my younger self!

"I have faith in you, you've got this!"

Carl gave a sly grin, "No, Mr. Lake, I think I'm even better than you were in your heyday!"

Mosby's face turned stormy, and he

bit

inck his words, seething on the

Why did all his students have

to be so defiant?

He could keep them in line for now, just about.

However, what about later, when he was older?

...

The next morning, Andrew stretched out lazily in his room at Serenity Villa.

Aspen came in, her voice cool as ice, "You've got a package."

Andrew swung his legs out of bed, "Next time you come into my room, knock first,

will you?"

A blush

sharad across Aspen's bother to put on some panford's

cheeks, and she twitched, her words

sharp as knives, "Could you, maybe,

Andrew got dressed in a flash, his tone nonchalant, "That's exactly why I said, next time, knock first. Unless you came in on purpose, trying to act all innocent when you're really up to something."

Aspen let out an icy laugh, but curiosity got the better of her, "Up to something? What's that supposed to mean?"

She did not quite catch his drift.

Andrew brushed past her, heading for the door, his reply dripping with scorn, "You tell me."

In a heartbeat, Aspen was a whirlwind of mortification and fury, teeth clenched.

She was so ready to chase down that infuriating jerk and give him a piece of her mind!