Chapter 81

Andrew raised an eyebrow. "Someone put him up to it? Who?"

"Harvey Weller," Dylan replied simply.

Lauren gritted her teeth. "I wondered why Juan randomly targeted Dr. Lloyd. So, that sneaky bastard Harvey was pulling strings after all."

Dylan growled, "Mr. Lloyd, just say the word. I might not be able to touch the Weller family, but I can definitely teach Harvey a lesson."

Andrew shrugged casually. "Forget it. He failed anyway. But you helped me today, and I don't like owing favors. Give me your hand."

Dylan, puzzled, complied. Andrew's grip was lightning-fast, his fingers striking precise pressure points on Dylan's arm and meridians.

A wave of intense pain shot through Dylan, breaking him into a cold sweat. This pain transformed into an unprecedented clarity, a rush of energy surging through his body.

"Did I just... break through?" Dylan stared at Andrew in awe, incredulous.

Andrew calmly sipped his tea. "I noticed you'd been stuck for some time, so I gave you a hand."

Dylan's body trembled with excitement. Only he knew the frustration of that bottleneck, the inability to advance. Andrew had shattered that barrier, elevating his skills in seconds. For martial artists, such opportunities were rare and treasured. Dylan dropped to his knees without hesitation. "Mr. Lloyd, I swear, I'd give my life to repay this debt. From now on, whatever you need, I'll do it without question."

His mind flashed back to Marvin's words. Though Marvin never revealed Andrew's true identity, Dylan now believed without question that Andrew possessed an unparalleled background. In comparison, any so-called "powerful family" in Jayrodale paled in significance.

Lauren and Francesca watched in amazement. Dylan, who dared to challenge even the most powerful families, knelt before Andrew. It was incomprehensible. Even Lauren was speechless. If Dylan, a formidable figure in the underground scene, knelt before Andrew, it meant Andrew was far more than she had imagined.

"Get up. It was a small favor. No need for dramatics," Andrew said casually.

Chapter 81 (Continued)

After a brief rest, the three left the club, declining Dylan's offer to escort them. Francesca excused herself to use the restroom, allowing Andrew and Lauren to proceed while she returned to the VIP room.

"Ms. Aicker, does Mr. Lloyd need anything else?" Dylan asked eagerly.

Francesca shook her head, her expression complex. "Mr. Garner, I need to ask you something. Is your respect for Andrew due to his connection with Jayrodale's richest man, Mr. Marvin Yates?"