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Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) Chapter 2664

“Don’t worry about that shameless little brat!” Milo showed no sympathy for Quinn’s tears. His face remained dark and stormy. Jerome coughed and said, “Milo, let’s get back to business. What are your thoughts on Corbin? Are you going to submit to him like your daughter suggested?” Milo sneered. “Submit? Are you kidding me? If this were before, without support from you and Mr. Lloyd, then sure, I’d be a nobody. But now I have the strength to compete with both Corbin and Koda. I may not have their massive resources, but I’ve got enough to fight for the top spot.

There’s no way I’m bowing down to anyone now.” Jerome nodded. “Actually, I was thinking the same thing. With Mr. Lloyd and me joining you, Milo, you’re in a solid position. Going to grovel before Corbin or Koda now would be shooting yourself in the foot. If you did that, I’m afraid I couldn’t stick around.” Milo quickly replied, “Jerome, we’ve come this far together. You’re already here, and you promised to help me. No matter what, you can’t leave.” Jerome said, “Of course not, as long as you don’t mind having me and Mr.

Lloyd around.” —- Milo nodded repeatedly and said, “How could I ever push you two away? You will both be my strongest allies soon.” Andrew smiled. “Mr. Avila, I actually have a suggestion.” Milo replied, “Mr. Lloyd, please speak freely. Go ahead, Mr. Lloyd. As for Quinn’s shameless behavior, there have always been rumors about her, but I refused to believe them. Yet today, I didn’t expect her to embarrass herself like that in front of you. Mr. Lloyd, I owe you an apology.” Andrew waved a hand dismissively. “Mr. Avila, don’t worry about it. As long as you don’t mind, I won’t mind.

Anyway, I was thinking that we should avoid getting too close to Mr. Easton. Instead, we get a little closer to Koda.” Milo’s eyes widened. “No way! You both saw how that bastard Koda disrespected me today. Honestly, if I had to rank who I hate most, he’d be number one on my list.” Andrew shook his head. “Mr. Avila, hear me out first. We all saw how Koda looked down on you and insulted you, but the dog that doesn’t bark is often the one that bites. From what we can see, Mr. Easton has the support of the Chetvine’s Owens family, and his power is already enough to crush Koda.

But once Koda falls, think about it… Can you really compete with Mr. Easton?” At those words, Milo’s expression immediately became —- uncertain, and he fell silent for a long moment. Andrew continued, “So we need to side with Koda first. No matter what, we can’t let Mr. Easton easily take down Koda. The best outcome would be for both sides to fight until they’re weakened and worn down. Then, the Advanced Medical Institute will be yours for the taking. But if you just sit back and watch Mr.

Easton destroy Koda, you’ll be next on the chopping block.” Jerome chimed in in a grave tone, “That’s right, Milo. Mr. Lloyd’s point is eye-opening; even I hadn’t considered this angle. Today at the Grand Medicinal Hall, Corbin agreed to a one-on-one duel to the death with Koda. That tells us Mr. Easton must be confident he can kill Koda.” He added, “If Mr. Easton wins without losing a single soldier, he’ll become the strongest force in the Advanced Medical Institute afterward. Even you won’t be qualified to compete with him anymore.

In the end, you’ll have no choice but to kneel at his feet and submit.” The two of them tag-teamed their argument, and soon Milo was looking deeply worried. He said, “You’re right… I really overlooked that point. Mr. Lloyd, you young people really think fast. I need to have a meeting with that arrogant bastard, Koda, right away. If he goes down, I won’t stand a chance either.

But if the two of them fight like idiots while I benefit, that will be the smartest move.” —- Thinking he had just achieved some strategic enlightenment, Milo began mumbling with excitement, Andrew quietly shook his head because Milo was correct about not letting Corbin eliminate Koda too easily. Yet, the part he got wrong was that Milo simply was not reliable enough to hold long- term power. Otherwise, Andrew would have gladly helped him take over Advanced Medical Institute, as long as Milo handed the alchemists over afterward. Milo suddenly stood up and said, “There’s no time to waste.

Jerome, Mr. Lloyd, I need you both to come with me to meet Koda.”