Chapter 369 Donald nodded vigorously , Yes , it was Aspen .

If she hadnt slandered you , Mr.

Lloyd , I would never have made that move .

Andrew waved his hand dismissively .

Very well I believe you know how to handle the situation moving forward .

Donalds face turned sinister .

Rest assured , Mr.

Lloyd .

That bitch nearly got me killed .

She wont get away with this .

Andrew remarked with a knowing smile , Yet I heard from Mr.

Thatcher that you wanted to sleep with her , That was just my hormones talking , Mr.

Lloyd ! Donald quickly exclaimed .

Ive come to my senses now I just want to cut all ties with that woman and teach her a lesson .noveldrama

After Donalds submissive departure , Lauren smiled .

Dr.

Lloyd , Im relieved youre okay .

I should head home while Fran and the others leave too .

Ms.

Rhodes , is everything alright with the Rhodes family lately ? Andrew asked with surprise .

You seem unusually busy .

Lauren avoided his gaze , smiling .

Just some minor matters .

Ill come to see you once things settle down .

Wait a moment , Ms.

Rhodes .

I have something for you , Andrew said , presenting her with the security case containing the Blood Phoenix Cicada .

Laurens eyes widened in shock .

She firmly refused it , knowing how precious the item was .

Dr.

Lloyd , this is far too valuable .

I cant accept it , Andrew smiled , Please take it .

I already gave Fran a Royal Violet Crystal , and when I first acquired this Blood Phoenix Cicada at the auction , you were the first person I thought of .

Laurens beautiful face flushed red , her heart racing , Dr.

Lloyd , y you really thought of me first ? Andrew suddenly realized his words had sounded quite intimate and laughed awkwardly , I just thought its beauty would complement your elegance .

If you dont want it , I could always give it to someone else .

Lauren quickly grabbed the case , pouting .

In that case , Ill accept ! I wouldnt want you giving it to anyone else ! Do you like it ? Andrew asked softly .

Lauren glanced up at him before quickly looking down again , I I love it ! Id cherish anything you gave me , even if it were just a blank piece of paper .

She hurried out with the case , fleeing from the intensity she had seen in Andrews eyes .

Andrew felt a twinge of regret at missing out on the lovely sight of her bashful expression .

Andrew , since everyones okay , should we head back ? Francesca entered , wondering what had transpired between Andrew and Lauren to make her best friends face so flushed .

You , Mr.

Aicker , and Ms.

Santana go ahead , Andrew replied thoughtfully .

I need to discuss some things with Dylan and Natasha .

Alright then , Francesca said with slight disappointment .

But Andrew , you should keep your distance from Natasha .