Chapter 246  Just then, more distinguished guests arrived at the Weller family estate. Harvey walked with two of the family’s elite guards.  away  “Andrew, Harvey may be a jerk, but the Weller family elders aren’t pushovers,” Francesca warned. “You don’t need to be so confrontational with them!‘  “Can’t you see what Harvey’s doing?” Andrew scoffed. “He’s just flexing his new authority by parading around with the family’s guards. If we back down now, he’ll think he can get away with anything!”  “Dr. Lloyd, Fran, let’s go inside,” Lauren suggested. “Whatever happens, Harvey won’t cause trouble at his father’s funeral with so many people watching.”  The Weller residence’s main hall was packed with Jayrodale’s elite.  Andrew casually glanced around and spotted his old rivals: Atlas, Finley, and Michael, who had also noticed him. While nobody started anything, the tension was evident in their pressions.  “Mr. Lloyd, hello!” an enthusiastic voice called out.  Andrew turned to see Silas, the CEO of Radiant Group, approaching with a friendly smile, followed by Elsie in an elegant black dress that accentuated her figure.  “Hello, Mr. Vaughn, Ms. Santana,” Andrew replied politely.  “Mr. Lloyd, you did us a huge favor at the last auction,” Silas said. I’ve been looking for an opportunity to thank you properly.”  “A favor? I didn’t do anything special,” Andrew responded, puzzled.  Elsie stepped forward, a slight blush on her face. “If it weren’t for you, our auction house would have suffered heavy losses. Please accept our gratitude.”  “If your gratitude involves a private date, I must respectfully decline, Ms. Santana,” Andrew replied, holding his hand.  Elsie bit her lip, looking somewhat disappointed. “You’ve already rejected my subtle advances before. This time, I’m actually inviting you to our auction house’s upcoming appraisal convention. We’d be honored if you’d attend.”  This time, Andrew did not refuse. He smiled and said, “Sure, I’ll be there.”  After Elsie and Silas left, Lauren nudged Andrew playfully. “Dr. Lloyd, Radiant Group’s appraisal convention is a major event in Jayrodale. Even the famous Ms. Santana personally invited  you–it seems like she has really fallen for you.”  “So what if she has?” Francesca pouted. “Andrew is a gentleman, not some playboy. Elsie will  Chapter 246  get the message after being rejected a few more times!”  “Fran, you’re acting like you’re Dr. Lloyd’s wife,” Lauren teased. “With the way you guard him, anyone would think you’re Mrs. Lloyd.”  Francesca’s face turned red as she avoided Andrew’s gaze. “I’m doing nothing wrong! Andrew is our hospital’s deputy chief. I have a duty to protect his reputation!”  By then, all the mourners had arrived. Harvey took the stage, flanked by two Weller family guards. “Thank you all for coming to pay respects to my father,” he began.