Chapter 1464
Returning to Serenity Villa, Andrew called Dylan over. "Follow Quinton and keep an eye on him! Pay special attention to the places he frequents and with whom heโs been meeting."
Dylan nodded. "Got it. Iโll handle the surveillance myself."
This so-called godson had the nerve to target someone from his inner circle. That crossed a hard lineโand Andrew had no intention of letting it slide. Of course, he was not planning to make a move directly. He preferred using others to do the dirty work.
Quinton had teamed up with Rafael and Mosby. If the Wright family found out about it, Kevin would explode. After all, the Wrights were currently in a blood feud with Grand Viper, and Grand Viper was working together with Rafael and Mosby.
That meant Quinton was essentially colluding with the familyโs sworn enemies. If the Wrights did not deal with that kind of betrayal seriously, they would not deserve to be called one of the Five Apex Families.
Later that evening, Francesca and Aspen returned home from work. The three girls at Serenity Villa had a rotation system for cooking dinnerโeach taking turns daily unless work got in the way. That meant Andrew did not need to lift a finger and got to enjoy a home-cooked meal every night.
โHow are you feeling today? Has your body fully recovered?โ Andrew looked at Aspen and asked.
Her cheeks flushed as she gave a sheepish smile. โIโm fine now. Andโฆ thanks again for helping me yesterday.โ
Andrew chuckled. โDonโt mention it. It was my pleasure.โ
Aspenโs face turned redder as she playfully glared at him. โDonโt say stuff like that so casually. What if someone else heard you? Donโt you have any shame?โ
Andrew shrugged. โIโm just being honest. Aspen, I didnโt expect you to be so cunning. You got drugged with Enthralling Essence and still managed to lure me into an unforgettable night. That was your real plan, wasnโt it?โ
Seeing the manโs smirk, Aspenโs face went bright red, and she bared her teeth at him in mock outrage. โUgh, youโre so annoying! I told you not to bring that up again! I wasnโt in my right mindโI was drugged, okay? It wasnโt intentional!โ
She could not believe the nerve. What did he mean by โcunningโ? He was the one who made her body go limp and trembling by the end of it. If anything, he was the one who enjoyed himself.
A little while later, Lauren walked in the door.
Aspen looked up and teased, โYouโre late today, Lauren. You look exhausted.โ
Lauren kicked off her heels and plopped down beside Andrew. โYeah, Iโm beat. Just came back from the hospital. Christina and Leroy are finally out of danger.โ
Aspen made a noncommittal sound. โWhat now? Something else happened to the ever-dramatic Stevens family? Honestly, nine out of ten things I hear about them, I donโt even believe anymore.โ
Lauren replied, โNot this time, Aspen. Youโre overthinking it. They were both seriously hurtโQuinton nearly killed them. Leroy especially. He barely made it.โ
Aspenโs expression shifted for a split second before she pressed her lips together and said nothing.
Andrew glanced at Lauren and asked calmly, โYou paid their medical bills, didnโt you?โ
Lauren nodded, looking innocent. โAndrew, youโre not mad at me for stepping in, are you?โ
Andrew waved her off. โOf course not. You did it out of kindnessโthatโs a good thing. But you didnโt need to spend your own money. Quinton paid 20 million today, remember? Since Christina was injured on the job, the fast-food restaurant will cover her medical expenses. So you really didnโt need to pay out of pocket!"
Lauren smiled. โItโs fine! It wasnโt that much money anyway.โ
After dinner, Lauren, Francesca, and Aspen sat in the living room binge-watching their shows.