Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 3407

Iridessa broke down in tears. "That's not true, Andrew. You can't think of me like that. Back then, when you took my mother hostage and escaped from Eastonia, I saw your real face. From that moment on, I remembered you.

"All these years, I wanted revenge, so I followed Vance and moved from place to place. But when I finally had the chance and the strength to get close to you, I realized that to you, I was nothing. I don't even know when it started… but somehow, you were already in my heart."

Andrew felt a wave of irritation. "Fine. Even if everything you said is true, Iridessa, I still can't help you."

Her eyes filled with despair as tears poured down. "Andrew, when you escaped Eastonia back then, did my mother help you?"

Andrew narrowed his eyes. "What are you trying to say? Are you trying to cash in on that favor?"

Iridessa cried out, "I have no other choice but to do this! After I avenge Vance, I'll never return to Eastonia. I no longer have the right to go back. The other princes will fight for the throne, and if I return, I'll only end up dead.

"I have nowhere left to go, Andrew. Do you understand? That's why I can only rely on you. This is my last option."

Seeing her broken expression, Andrew took a deep breath and said coldly, "Fine. I'll help you take this revenge. If I see Ezekiel, I will kill him. As for Ragnar, I was already planning to storm the Blood Sanctum. So this doesn't conflict with my own goals. But Iridessa, from this day on, there'll be nothing between us."

Iridessa collapsed to the ground and cried out loudly. "Andrew, I'm willing to be your servant. If I do that, will you take me in?"

Andrew shook his head. "I'm sorry. I won't."

But the truth was, Andrew and Iridessa had never reached that kind of relationship. Moreover, he was not an actual emperor who could simply claim her and add her to a harem without a second thought.

In the end, Andrew sighed. "Iridessa, if you wish, you may stay and live in Throne City. For your mother's sake, I will give you one last choice."

With that, he stood up and left.

In the end, her heart ached, and she broke down in tears once more.