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It was not about hatred or ruthless cruelty; this was simply the natural order of things. The big fish ate the small fish, and the strong devoured the weak. Every powerful clan or family had risen by stepping over corpses; anyone could see that truth if they looked. Andrew had no interest in the aftermath. He took Victoria, Tiana, and Lauren and left first. Meanwhile, George stayed behind to handle the remains of the Driscoll family. At his age, he never thought he would still have the chance to achieve something this monumental. On its own, the Keller family's foundation could never have shaken the Driscolls, but the impossible had now happened before his eyes. George ordered coldly, "Take everything that can be taken. As for the Driscolls' vassal families, try to bring them under control. If they refuse, pressure them first and deal with them accordingly, but those who surrender should be treated generously." With the Chamber of Commerce and the surrendered Driscolls' v

Zachary explained, "Now the Southern Martial Union is in complete chaos. This has led to signs of unrest within our own Gabo Creek territory as well." Andrew remained silent. Without a leader to maintain order in the Southern Martial Union, it would be strange if chaos did not break out. However, these were not problems he could manage, nor were they his responsibility to worry about. Keeping his own territory secure was enough for now. After letting Zachary do whatever he pleased, Andrew walked to the lawn behind Serenity Villa. He said, "Victoria, go inside, it's cold out here." Victoria was strolling in the back with Miles and Liliana, and she lifted her face with a faint smile as she shook her head. "Don't worry, I'm fine. You should go in… Today's guests are important, and you're the star. This is the time to build your reputation and network, so don't waste it." Andrew chuckled. "Victoria, being King of Gabo Creek really doesn't suit me." She grew serious. "Fool

Watching Andrew walk away like that, Miles and Liliana were left feeling completely helpless. They wanted to step forward and say more, but they were afraid of making Andrew angry. "Miles, he doesn't want to," Liliana said uneasily. "Do you think it's because I offended him before? Maybe that's why he dislikes me and refused our suggestion." Miles gave a wry smile. "Liliana, it probably has nothing to do with you. Mr. Lloyd may be our age, but the things he's accomplished and the way he carries himself are far beyond us. Don't worry, he won't hold petty grudges against you." Liliana frowned. "Then why won't he at least think about it? Mom's charm is undeniable, and half the men in Blumedale would line up to marry her if they could." Miles shook his head. "Mr. Lloyd is probably too principled for that. It makes sense because he's just not the type of man to do something like this. It's only a shame for Mom, since she lost her martial strength and was betrayed by Dad." He sighe

Jasper had the kind of face that looked agreeable from every angle, always smiling like the perfect good-natured gentleman. In powerful families, people like him were the most welcomed, since they could handle matters inside and outside without ever being a thorn in anyone's side. Lucian, however, was the opposite. His massive frame and bulging muscles strained against his suit, and his presence was overwhelming, even larger than Henry's. His sharp eyes gleamed like a predator's, though his voice came out surprisingly calm. "An honor, Mr. Lloyd. I've heard of you for a long time, but I never had the chance to meet you. Now that I see you, it's clear you're a young hero. At your age, I wasn't even a tenth of what you are." Andrew replied flatly. "Mr. Fischer, you flatter me. I'm just an ordinary man." Lucian nodded. "Henry has mentioned you often. He said you're amazing in both wit and courage, and that even in desperate straits, you show incredible willpower and boldness.

Andrew said, "Alright, Ms. Phelan, come with me." With too many eyes in the hall and no clue what Luna wanted, he led her upstairs to the second-floor balcony of Serenity Villa. Luna glanced around casually and smiled. "This place is impressive." Andrew rarely saw her smile, which left him puzzled. "There's no one here now, Ms. Phelan. If you have something to say, you can say it here." She pulled her gaze back and studied him, not rushing to speak, while Andrew met her eyes. Up close, she was breathtaking. Her brows were sharp with pride, and her beauty carried an innate dominance that demanded attention. Even when she was not trying, she looked like someone born to stand above others. Most people accepted that her arrogance was natural, but Andrew had never liked that about her. "Andrew, it seems you don't really like me, do you?" she asked bluntly. Andrew shook his head. "With you, Ms. Phelan, it's not about like or dislike. I'm just used to being free and don't