The McDaniel family issued a bounty on Andrew’s head. Yet, they had no idea he had already left Sunstrand and was heading straight for Gabo Creek. They might hold unmatched influence in Sunstrand, but once outside their city, Andrew had no intention of giving them any respect.
Even the wealthiest elite families had their limits.
By the time Andrew and Eric returned nonstop to Gabo Creek, the people of the Onyx Serpents had finally
arrived there as well.
Throughout the entire trip, Rowan had been extremely anxious. She was unsure what would happen if
she followed Andrew’s advice and came to Gabo Creek.
When she had left Goldridge, she had nowhere to stand. Eugene of the McDaniels had promised the Onyx Serpents a temporary place in Sunstrand, but it had turned into a trap. She had nearly been reduced to
Eugene’s plaything.
The memory haunted her, so she carried unease even now.
Rowan knew Andrew was not like Eugene, yet coming uninvited to a strange city still filled her with
doubt.
“Rowan, just go to the place he mentioned and drop his name to see if it works. If it doesn’t work, we’ll turn around and deal with him later!” Agatha Delaney said, her raspy voice carried an icy tone.
Rowan was the official leader of the Onyx Serpents, but Agatha was their top martial artist. She was
Rowan’s elder and a founding member.
Agatha had once reached the peak of martial king strength, only a step away from martial saint. However, age had caught up to her, and her power waned with each passing day.
“Grandma, I trust Andrew… He wouldn’t lie to me,” Rowan said quietly.
Agatha snorted coldly. “He wouldn’t lie to you? Let me tell you, all men in this world are cut from the same black cloth! Eugene was no good; in the end, he just wanted your body.
“Andrew might have been an honest kid when he treated you years ago, but people change. Who knows what kind of schemer he’s become? For all we know, he’s plotting to take advantage of our downfall and
swallow you and the Onyx Serpents whole.”
Rowan bit her lower lip, not knowing what to say for a moment. The possibility was not high, but she could not help thinking about it. After all, both she and the Onyx Serpents were quite valuable prizes.
Eventually, she said, “Grandma, you all wait in the car while I go take a look!”
Mustering her courage, she walked toward the building in front of them.
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