Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 939

Andrew casually opened the cell door. As the loud thud echoed, Phantom Eye dropped to his knees without hesitation.

"Mr. Lloyd! I will follow your command—anytime, anywhere!" he said, bowing and knocking his head against the ground with utmost submission.

Andrew let out a cold laugh. "Funny… I remember you saying something about snapping my neck once your wounds healed, right?"

Phantom Eye broke into a cold sweat. "No, no, no! I swear—I'd never dare say anything like that! Total misunderstanding!"

Andrew replied coolly, "Relax. You're not even worth arguing with. You're free now. Come on out."

Phantom Eye stood up in disbelief. "Mr. Lloyd, are you really letting me return to Blumedale?"

Andrew looked at him like he was slow. "Which ear of yours heard me say you could leave?"

Phantom Eye's face instantly fell. "But… you said I was free?"

Andrew shrugged. "Yeah, I said you were free. I never said you could leave Jayrodale. That's not my problem if you misunderstood."

Phantom Eye swallowed hard and quickly shook his head. "Nope! No problem at all!"

However, in his heart, he was screaming, 'Damn it! I'm about to end up just like Reuben—this guy's personal lackey—stuck taking orders!'

After all, he was supposed to be one of the most feared names in Blumedale's martial world. Yet, he had been reduced to being this devil's lapdog in a backwater town like Jayrodale. Just thinking about it made him want to cry.

Andrew thought for a moment and said, "Reuben's training my people. As for you, you'll work security."

Phantom Eye blinked. Then, trying to stay calm, he said through gritted teeth, "Mr. Lloyd, I mean… I am kind of a big deal. I'll do anything you ask, but security detail? Isn't that a bit beneath me?"

Andrew raised an eyebrow. "Oh? You think working security is beneath you?"