Chapter 438

Jake marveled at how a single conversation had completely altered his fate. His head still spun from the series of surprises.

“Ms. Rhodes, should we head to Madblade Martial Academy now?” Andrew suggested.

Lauren smirked playfully. “Dr. Lloyd, Natasha seemed quite different around you. Did something happen between you two?”

Andrew shook his head. “She’s West End’s leader, a widow. What could possibly happen between us?”

Lauren said suspiciously, “I don’t believe you. The way she looked at you was exactly like a lonely woman gazing at her lover.”

Women’s intuition was truly frightening. First Francesca, and now Lauren proved equally perceptive.

Andrew started the car, deciding there was no point in hiding it. “Natasha wanted to be with me, but I turned her down because it didn’t feel right.”

Instead of getting jealous or upset, as Andrew expected, Lauren became excited. “Really? Natasha offered herself to you? That widow sure moves fast!”

Andrew’s face darkened. “Why do you seem more thrilled about this than I am?”

“Of course I’m excited! If you managed to seduce the Black Widow, I’d be even happier!” Lauren nodded enthusiastically.

Andrew nearly drove into a flower bed. He asked in shock, “Why?”

Lauren explained seriously, “If someone like her is interested in you, it proves how attractive and impressive you are. Plus, Natasha isn’t just anyone—she’s the deadly Black Widow. Having her loyalty would make me feel much more secure. Though, of course, you have to be with me first, since I claimed you first!”

Andrew chuckled coldly, “Your logic sounds so reasonable. But it’s still up for debate who’s in charge in bed.”

Lauren’s face turned red as she glared at Andrew. “I don’t care. I want to be on top!”

Andrew slowed the car, thinking it best to take things easy.

Lauren pulled out her phone and called home. “Jerry, bring some men and meet us at Madblade Martial Academy.” She felt they needed more presence, so she summoned Jerry. Andrew had no objections.

Shortly after Andrew parked at Madblade Martial Academy’s entrance, Jerry arrived with over a dozen Rhodes Corporation security personnel. He gave Andrew a cold look but said nothing.

“Jerry, the sixty million that Northern District owes our company is likely in the hands of Dean Mayer, their second-in-command,” Lauren explained. “We’re going to negotiate with Madblade Martial Academy to have Dean repay the debt.”

Jerry’s face was hard but confident. “I understand, Miss. You want us here to show force? Don’t worry. Madblade Martial Academy will have to respect my presence!”

Reassured, Lauren strode through the academy’s gates. “I’m Lauren from the Rhodes family, and I’d like to speak with Mr. Rodney Sanford!”