Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

Chapter 685 Aspen gave a satisfied nod. “That’s the spirit. That’s the Christie I know. Don’t worry. With me by your side, Stevens Corporation will rise stronger than ever.”

Christina forced a weak smile. “Yeah… at this point, the only way I can reclaim my dignity is through my career. I’ll make Andrew see that I’m not a quitter. I’ll catch up to him—and surpass him.”

Aspen’s eyes gleamed with a cold, twisted amusement. In her mind, Andrew was probably already rotting six feet under, completely unaware of the foolish Christina’s self–pity.

Still, she could tell that Andrew’s brutal truth had shattered Christina’s confidence. Well, killing Andrew had at least served the purpose of giving Christina a sense of closure.

Meanwhile, Andrew had no idea that Christina was drowning in regret and disbelief, teetering on the edge of an emotional breakdown. Then again, why would he care? To him, whether Christina’s well–being was none of his concern anymore.

He strolled into the Moonlit Apothecary, a bag of herbs swinging from his hand. He asked casually, “Nyla, how are you feeling?”

To his surprise, Lauren was already there, sitting beside Nyla with a concerned expression.

“Dr. Lloyd, I’m feeling much better now,” Nyla replied with a smile. Her complexion looked noticeably healthier than before.

Lauren walked up to Andrew, her eyes filled with curiosity. Dr. Lloyd, Fran told me you stormed out earlier. You didn’t go after Gordon, did you?”

a cold snort. “There’s no more Gordon.

women into silence. Lauren, Nyla, and Francesca

Gordon? That hunchbacked freak?” Francesca asked,

faces. Lauren seemed calm enough, but Nyla

a casual shrug, ‘No, I didn’t do it myself. I just sent Dylan and Natasha to handle it. Gordon was a dangerous lunatic, so we had him

good. As long as he was

heartbeat. “Andrew, you scared me half to death. For a second, I thought you’d actually killed him. If that were the case, we’d

was not afraid of Bridgefields or any family that tried to stand in his way. As for Gordon, the man was as dead as dead

herbs in his hand and smiled at the three women. “Lauren, Fran, you two keep Nyla company for a bit.

beamed. “Of course, Dr. Lloyd. Thanks

embarrassment. “Dr. Lloyd, I–I can take care of myself. I shouldn’t be troubling you

here at the Moonlit Apothecary, you should

“But… if Ms. Rhodes can call you Dr. Lloyd,

silly girl. That’s because Andrew and I are a couple. I have