Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 529

Chapter 529 Chapter 529 Rubys gaze lingered on Troy with a mix of pity and ridicule .

She said , Mr.

MacAfee , some things cant be forced .

A mans body doesnt lie .

Once age catches up with you and especially if youve overindulged in wine and women its no use pretending .

When it stops working , it stops working .

Troy roared in frustration .

No ! My heart still burns with passion ! Im still ready for battle ! Ruby let out a light laugh .

Ah , but your weapon is rusted and brittle .

Its no longer fit for combat .

Tell me , how can a knight without a proper sword hope to ride onto the battlefield? Troy slumped on the bed , looking like the life had been drained out of him .

He could not stand it he was sitting in front of a feast , yet his body refused to let him enjoy it .

No matter how much his pride resisted , his bodys limits were absolute .

Pulling his clothes on hastily , Troy muttered , Baby , give me a few days to recover , and well go again .

I promise Ill make you beg for mercy next time .

Ruby , exhaling a puff of smoke , replied with indifference , Mr.

MacAfee , perhaps you should go home and focus on your health first .

Troy grabbed his briefcase and left the hotel , shoulders slumped in defeat .

As he stepped out the door , a familiar voice greeted him with a light chuckle .

Well , Mr.

MacAfee , isnt this a coincidence ? Troy froze , looking up to see Lauren with Andrew beside her , both regarding him with amused expressions .

M Ms .

Rhodes … What … what are you doing here ? Troy stammered , his voice trembling .

Laurens smile was as cold as ice .

What Im doing here isnt important .

Whats important is that , when I called you earlier , you said you were at a restaurant discussing business with a client , didnt you ? Troys palms began to sweat as he secretly cursed his rotten luck , Why is it always these two? Well , I … Yes , I was … discussing business .

Its just that … Troy chuckled nervously as he fumbled for words .

Laurens smile widened into a sharp smirk .

Let me guess business discussions that conveniently ended up in a hotel suite ? Troy , lets not beat around the bush .

Do you think I dont know what youre doing here ? Troys face darkened , and he growled , Ms.

Rhodes , even if you do know , so what ? Mr.