Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

Chapter 324 +25 BONUS Christina sighed , glancing at Andrew with a mix of helplessness and frustration .

Aspen , enough already , she said , tugging her cousins arm lightly .

Lets just walk around .

I want to find a couple of good pieces to bring home .

Aspen chuckled , clearly enjoying the attention , and let Christina pull her away .

Sure , Christie , lets look around , she replied , her voice dripping with smugness .

You know , back in Bridgefields , I was trained by the best since I was a kid .

Ive never been wrong about authenticity in antiques , not even once .

Christina could not help but admire Aspens confidence .

They were cousins , and Aspen was just a year older .

Yet , she always seemed so composed and capable .

Whether it was her sharp instincts or commanding presence , Aspen had the kind of charm that Christina found hard to rival , even with her own pride .

subside , a sharp , mocking voice broke through the

, but now

them , the louder they bark sometimes you just have to put them in their place

crowd went completely

believe that someone had just called Orion and Aspen

darkened

did your just say? Say it again if youve got the guts ! Aspen froze mid step , slowly turning back to face Andrew , her gaze sharp

you one chance , she said ,

on your knees ,

, nearly burying her

? Youre just asking to make enemies ! Sensing the gravity of the situation , Elsie whispered urgently

, let me cover for you just

Someone like Mr.

wont let

line with that

the other hand , seemed oddly energized by the tension : Forget

, put them in their place already ! Clearly , Cedric had been itching for

calmly , his expression

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