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 .

as the tension seemed to subside , a sharp , mocking voice broke through the hushed

from Bridgefields barking away , but now theyre scurrying

bark sometimes you just have to

crowd went completely silent

had just called Orion

expression darkened

, Kid , what did your just say? Say it again if youve got the guts ! Aspen froze mid step

chance , she said ,

knees , and admit you were wrong

her face in

really just call them … that ? Youre just asking to make enemies ! Sensing the gravity of the situation , Elsie whispered urgently ,

cover for

Someone like Mr.

let this go

the line with that comment

oddly energized by the tension :

, Cedric had been itching for Andrew to take a

stood calmly , his expression unbothered despite the

, I said , two