Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 1121

Andrew replied coolly, "Alright, fine. I did do it on purpose. But the only reason I chose the room next to yours was so it'd be easier for you to wake me up in the mornings. Nothing more—so don't go overthinking it."

Aspen crossed her arms and let out a cold laugh. "You think I'm buying that?"

Andrew shrugged. "Whether you believe it or not doesn't matter. Even if I asked you to warm my bed at night, would you dare say no?"

"You…" Aspen was instantly at a loss for words. Her cheeks turned pink as she silently fumed.

She was sure that the bastard Andrew was still lusting after her body.

Andrew seemed to read her mind and scoffed, "You dumb woman. Don't flatter yourself. Do you really think the only reason I went through the trouble of snatching Serenity Villa from Zachary and picked the room next to yours was just to sleep with you?"

As Aspen let out a sarcastic chuckle, Andrew headed downstairs, adding, "I did it because you're weak. If you got yourself killed because of one careless mistake, I wouldn't even know where to find another secretary servant like you."

So, he did all this for her safety?

Aspen froze in place, struggling to believe it. Yet, when she replayed Andrew's earlier expression in her head, he really did not seem like he was scheming to get her into bed.

For some bizarre reason, her heart started beating faster as she wondered if Andrew was actually worried about her.

Aspen refused to accept that and gave her cheeks a light slap, muttering, "Snap out of it. Aspen, do not get moved by this. It's all in your head. He does one remotely nice thing, and you start catching feelings? Girl, this is textbook Stockholm syndrome. You need to stay grounded. Get a grip!"

Just then, Andrew's impatient voice echoed from downstairs. "Quit dragging your feet. Let's go!"

Aspen rushed down the stairs in her heels. She did not even realize that by now, Andrew's random commands had become something she instinctively obeyed without protest.

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Outside Serenity Villa, Xavier and his group were already growing restless. As soon as they saw Andrew come out, they strode up to him.