Chapter 2432
Enzo froze for a moment before quickly shaking his head. “Meeting Mr. Reyes Senior is impossible, or to be exact, there’s zero chance of that happening. Mr. Lloyd, you might as well give up on that idea. Even I don’t have the qualifications to see him in person most of the time.”
He forced a dry laugh and added, “But seriously, Mr. Lloyd, why do you want to meet him? The Reyes family, well… let’s just say this, and I mean no offense, but we’re not exactly eager to welcome you.”
Seeing the forced smile on his face, Andrew waved his hand casually. “You don’t need to worry about why I want to see him. What you need to do is bring me to someone important in your family, someone who actually makes decisions. If it’s just some nobody, don’t bother.”
Enzo shook his head firmly. “Mr. Lloyd, I really can’t help you with that.”
Andrew’s smile deepened. “I think you might’ve misunderstood something. I’m not asking for your help, and I’m not requesting a favor. I’m… ordering you.”
Enzo’s smile froze completely, and his face twisted into something uglier than a cry. “Well then… Since you insist, Mr. Lloyd, I’ll make the arrangements. But meeting Mr. Reyes Senior really isn’t possible. Unless Ms. Valerie agrees to introduce you, or Mr. Reyes Senior himself decides to see you, I can’t think of any other way.”
Andrew asked, “What if I just force my way in?”
Enzo’s expression turned serious. “Mr. Lloyd, I know you’re strong. But let me be blunt: if you try to fight our family, even as the Lloyd family’s Dragon Prince, you wouldn’t stand a chance.”
Andrew shrugged and stood up. “Fighting isn’t necessary. I still prefer courtesy before force. Anyway, there’s no time to waste. Let’s head to your place now.”
So, with Enzo leading the way, Andrew went to visit the Reyes family. As one of Chetvine’s super elite families, the Reyes residence was off-limits to ordinary people. They could not even get close without risking interrogation from watchful eyes.
Nonetheless, with Enzo leading, Andrew smoothly entered the Reyes family compound.
Uriel Atkinson, an elderly man, was watering flowers in the garden. He was the head butler of the Reyes family.
The moment Enzo saw him, he approached and respectfully greeted, “Mr. Atkinson.”
Uriel looked frail and old, as if he had one foot in the coffin. With each step and every movement of the watering can, he wheezed and panted.
“Oh, Mr. Enzo. What brings you here?” Without turning around, Uriel spoke slowly. Just saying that one sentence left him gasping for breath.
Enzo said humbly, “Mr. Atkinson, I’m here because I’d like to bring someone to meet Ms. Elaine Theron. I was wondering if you could announce us.”
Uriel still did not turn around and said flatly, “Mr. Enzo, you should know the rules. Both the patriarch and the matriarch are away. Right now, our family is under Ms. Theron’s management. And she’s not someone just anyone can visit. So, go back.”
Elaine Theron was actually Finnegan’s second wife. With her authority, Enzo did not dare object.
“If that’s the case, then I’ll take my leave. Mr. Atkinson, I apologize. I was too presumptuous just now.”
He then shot Andrew a desperate look, his face full of tension and fear. It was obvious that this frail old man was not as harmless as he appeared. That was why Enzo acted so humble and cautious, afraid to step out of line.
Yet, Andrew did not move. He kept his eyes on Uriel and said, “Your meridian’s energy flow is reversed, and your core is shattered. You won’t live much longer. The only reason you’re still breathing is because you’re forcing it with sheer inner strength and energy.
“For a martial emperor to end up this crippled… if I had to guess, the one who injured you must’ve been a martial god, right?”
Enzo stared blankly, completely lost. “Mr. Lloyd, that’s enough! Let’s go. Mr. Atkinson is Mr. Reyes Senior’s personal aide, and his words carry the same weight as the patriarch’s. We can’t push this any further. We’ll just come back another time.”
Andrew chuckled, ignoring Enzo’s plea as he continued watching Uriel with interest.