Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren)

Ageless syndrome was an even rarer condition-one that delved into the very fabric of cellular genetics. Even with Andrew's near-miraculous medical skills, altering Shiloh biology was not something he could just do at will.

Shiloh exhaled softly. "Sometimes, my memory loss confuses me. I don't know where I came from, where I'm supposed to go, or what I once wanted. But over time, I've learned to live with it. And honestly, the memories I have now? They're enough."

Pausing for a moment, she added, "As for the ageless syndrome... other than the unbearable, body-wracking pain that sometimes makes me wish I were dead-

"The rest of the time, it's actually not so bad. Once the pain passes, it feels like my body reawakens, like I've been reborn. I feel lighter, freer."

Lauren frowned in sympathy. "Even so, I still don't like the idea of you suffering."

Shiloh shook her head. "I don't feel like I'm suffering. I have money now, I live in a big house, and I'm way more comfortable than before. In this city, I can eat what I want, do what I want, and just enjoy myself."

Lauren could not help but laugh. "So, food, fun, making videos, and scrolling on your phone are all you want out of life?"

Shiloh thought about it seriously and nodded. "Yeah. Nothing else really interests me. I don't know why, but I feel like I used to live a really exhausting life. So now, I just want to keep things simple."noveldrama

Andrew listened carefully, a thoughtful look in his eyes. There was no doubt in his mind that Shiloh's strength was at least at the martial king level.

In martial arts terms, that meant she was not just strong-she was a one-woman army. Yet, a woman with such terrifying power had no ambition beyond eating good food, making videos, and lazing around. She was basically a glorified couch potato.

However, what really caught his attention was when she said she felt like she used to live a really exhausting life.

Andrew started to wonder if Shiloh was not always like this,

Maybe she really had been a legendary fighter-one of those terrifying figures whose name made people tremble.

Maybe she had suffered a devastating injury or betrayal that had left her in this state.

Of course, that was just speculation.

Whatever her past was, Andrew did not feel the need to dig into it. It was her business, and prying into someone else's secrets was just bad manners.

Checking the time, Andrew stretched. "Well, looks like my shift's over. Time to head home."

Lauren groaned dramatically. "Ugh, I wish! Some of us still have to work overtime."

Shiloh packed up her things and got up. "Well, you guys have fun with that. I'm heading out to do some shopping. Maybe see if I can pick up a side gig.'

Andrew blinked in disbelief. "Shiloh, you literally have 20 million dollars sitting in your account. Why are you

even thinking about getting a

part time job? Just order takeout and relax!"

Shiloh shook her head. "I completely disagree. Young people shouldn't be lazy. Besides, 20 million sounds like a

lot, but it's not enough to last me a lifetime. And let's be real-I have no idea how long I'm gonna live.

"After wrapping up your commercial, I've got nothing to do. Might as well work some odd jobs, save up a little extra. It adds up over time."

With that, she waved them off and casually walked out of Rhodes Corporation.

Andrew turned to Lauren. "Is she always like this?"

Lauren sighed. "Yep. Ever since you brought her into the company, if she's not busy, she just goes out looking for work. Dishwashing, cleaning houses-whatever random job she can find. I've tried talking her out of it, but she won't listen.

Andrew did not even know how to respond. Shiloh was a martial king-a fighter strong enough to make nations tremble. Yet, she was out here scrubbing dishes for pocket change.

Something about that just felt fundamentally wrong.