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Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) Chapter 2736

The next day, the construction project kicked off in full force, and everything moved fast. Aspen, Rowan, and Natasha had changed into lightweight gear for the site, and all three wore hard hats and fitted utility pants as they directed the workers. The crew in charge belonged to the largest construction company in Chetvine, known for its top-tier workmanship and pricing. However, the moment they arrived at the Lloyd family estate, they practically tucked their tails between their legs and smiled nonstop.

They even said the price was negotiable and that if needed, they could throw in an extra unit for free. Andrew waved a hand and asked, “Do I look like the kind of guy who extorts people?” The foreman immediately laughed awkwardly and shook his head, apologizing over and over. It was obvious that Aspen and the other ladies were taking the house-building project extremely seriously. At some point, Donovan strolled over to Andrew. Andrew stood straight. “Patriarch Donovan.” Donovan nodded with a faint smile. “It’s finally happening.

All these years, while Reginald was gone, this place stayed —- abandoned. But don’t worry… I already had the tech team clear out the radiation several times, so it’s safe to live here.” Andrew frowned. “Why would my family’s old home have radiation? Is there some kind of mine under it?” Donovan shook his head. “No mine. When you and your father escaped Chetvine years ago, some people still refused to accept it, so they fired another missile at your ancestral home. The blast was no joke and even hit part of my territory.

So, I wiped out that reckless family and everyone backing them, and one of the generals involved got his skull crushed by me on the spot.” Andrew’s expression darkened. “Those bastards really would do anything. Patriarch Donovan, since I’m planning to build a big house here anyway, don’t you think the land is a bit small? Why don’t I take a little extra from the side?” He asked with a flattering grin. Donovan glared. “Don’t even think about it. The Lloyd family estate has no extra land left.

If you want more territory, fine, but do it after you take my position and hold full authority.” Andrew deflated. “Fine, you stingy old man.” Donovan shook his head. “I’m not being stingy. It’s just that too many people from the Lloyd bloodline want to build homes here. —- Do you know how many men from your father’s generation still don’t have a place here? Over 100 of them are waiting for me to approve their applications so they can build houses on this land.” Andrew was confused. “Then just approve them. Why keep them waiting?

I can see plenty of empty space around here.” Donovan shook his head again. “You still don’t understand. Those plots were left behind by our ancestors. The estate is limited in size, and the family will only continue to grow stronger. He continued, “Do you really think those guys can’t afford homes in Chetvine? Not at all. Most of them are wealthy now, and several are even listed among Chetvine’s richest. What they lack isn’t money, but the right to live on ancestral land. But you… You were born for this place.

“There are emotional connections tied to this land that you can’t understand yet. I’m telling you this because you need to know that a true home only exists once. When you live in the place that belongs to you, the place where your roots are, both your body and spirit can finally rest.” Andrew thought carefully about the meaning behind those words. Then, he nodded hard. “Patriarch Donovan, I understand.”