Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You Novel

Chapter 529 Chapter 529 Rubys gaze lingered on Troy with a mix of pity and ridicule .

She said , Mr.

MacAfee , some things cant be forced .

A mans body doesnt lie .

Once age catches up with you and especially if youve overindulged in wine and women its no use pretending .

When it stops working , it stops working .

Troy roared in frustration .

No ! My heart still burns with passion ! Im still ready for battle ! Ruby let out a light laugh .

Ah , but your weapon is rusted and brittle .

Its no longer fit for combat .

Tell me , how can a knight without a proper sword hope to ride onto the battlefield? Troy slumped on the bed , looking like the life had been drained out of him .

He could not stand it he was sitting in front of a feast , yet his body refused to let him enjoy it .

No matter how much his pride resisted , his bodys limits were absolute .

Pulling his clothes on hastily , Troy muttered , Baby , give me a few days to recover , and well go again .

I promise Ill make you beg for mercy next time .

Ruby , exhaling a puff of smoke , replied with indifference , Mr.

MacAfee , perhaps you should go home and focus on your health first .

Troy grabbed his briefcase and left the hotel , shoulders slumped in defeat .

As he stepped out the door , a familiar voice greeted him with a light chuckle .

Well , Mr.

MacAfee , isnt this a coincidence ? Troy froze , looking up to see Lauren with Andrew beside her , both regarding him with amused expressions .

M Ms .

Rhodes … What … what are you doing here ? Troy stammered , his voice trembling .

Laurens smile was as cold as ice .

What Im doing here isnt important .

Whats important is that , when I called you earlier , you said you were at a restaurant discussing business with a client , didnt you ? Troys palms began to sweat as he secretly cursed his rotten luck , Why is it always these two? Well , I … Yes , I was … discussing business .

Its just that … Troy chuckled nervously as he fumbled for words .

Laurens smile widened into a sharp smirk .

Let me guess business discussions that conveniently ended up in a hotel suite ? Troy , lets not beat around the bush .

Do you think I dont know what youre doing here ? Troys face darkened , and he growled , Ms.

Rhodes , even if you do know , so what ? Mr.

Rhodes already stated he wouldnt interfere in my personal life .

Whether Im meeting a client or doing something else , its none of your concern .

7 He was already frustrated by Rubys dismissive attitude and could not bear to grovel any further .

He thought , So what if Lauren knows I was here with Ruby ? This is my private life , and she has no right to meddle in it ! 1/2 +25 BONUS Chapter 529 Laurens voice turned calm and cutting .

Mr.

MacAfee theres no need to get so defensive .

Who you sleep with and who you cheat with is your business honestly couldnt care less .

But let me remind you , she added , her tone sharp as a blade , you hold a critical position at Rhodes Corporation .

If you ever confuse personal pleasures with professional responsibilities if you dare sell out the company for whats between your legs youll be seeing the inside of a courtroom .

Troys face flushed with anger as he snapped , Ms.

Rhodes , if youre accusing me of leaking company secrets or betraying corporate interests , then youd better have evidence to back it up ! Otherwise , dont waste my time with baseless accusations .

Lauren smiled sweetly , her eyes gleaming with mockery .

Oh , my dear Mr.

MacAfee , you seem awfully nervous .

Are you feeling guilty about something ? Troys heart raced , but he forced himself to maintain his composure .

Ive done nothing wrong , Ms.

Rhodes .

A clean conscience fears no shadow .

If you have doubts about me , Im more than willing to submit to an investigation by Mr.

Rhodes .

Lauren waved him off with a smirk .

Dont try to use Michael to intimidate me .

Ive said all I need to say -take care of yourself .

As she turned to Andrew , she asked with a teasing smile , Dr.

Lloyd , Ive heard that people who indulge in promiscuity often end up catching … diseases .

Is that true ? Andrew nodded , his tone matter of fact .

Its not guaranteed , but yes , people who are reckless in their relationships are at a much higher risk of contracting diseases .

Lauren raised an eyebrow , her smirk widening , as Troys face flushed an even deeper shade of red .

His fists clenched tightly around his briefcase as he hurried away , muttering curses under his breath .