Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 1029

Chapter 1029 "Ms.

Stevens, please have a seat," Zachary said warmly.

Aspen was caught off guard but quickly sat beside Andrew, feeling, like she had entered a surreal dream.

Never in her life had she imagined someone like Zachary Fischera living legend in the southern martial arts worldwould personally invite her to sit.

"Ruth, go grab the two vintage bottles I've been saving," Zachary added, turning to her with a tone that left no room for negotiation.

"Tonight, I'm going all out for Mr.

Lloyd." Ruth's face tightened with resentment.

Why was her man, always so powerful and untouchable, suddenly acting like a bootlicker? However, when Zachary's icy gaze locked onto her, she shuddered and hurried off to obey without another word.

Andrew chuckled, clearly amused.

"Zac, you're living large these days.

And your woman? Man, she carries herself like she the damn queen." Zachary forced a bitter smile.

"I'm sorry, Mr.

Lloyd.

Ruth's gotten spoiled by me.

I'll discipline her better going forward." The two prized bottles were soon brought in, and Zachary poured the drinks himselffirst for Andrew, then Aspen, and finally for himself.

---- When the bottle reached Ruth's hands, Zachary's expression turned cold.

"Ruth, you disrespected Mr.

Lloyd today.

Three shots, right now.

Apologize properly." Ruth's face flushed red with indignation.

"Zac, can I just askwhy? Zachary's tone dropped a notch.

"You don't need to ask why.

I told you to apologize, so you do it." Ruth glared at Andrew, slamming the bottle on the table.

"Sorry, but I'm not doing it." She still had not forgotten the humiliation earlier, and now she was expected to grovel? Not a chance.

Zachary's face darkened instantly.

"Pour the drinks.

Now." Ruth scoffed.

"Unless you give me a damn good explanation, I'm not doing it!" Andrew raised his hand

with a faint smile.

"Forget it.

No real harm was done.

An apology's not that important." Aspen quickly chimed in, smiling politely.