Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

Chapter 687 Aspen was in disbelief. After all, she thought Gordon was supposed to have already killed Andrew. Hence, there was no way Andrew could still be alive.

Aspen’s mind spiraled into chaos. Her breathing grew ragged, and her thoughts twisted in every possible direction. She even wondered if it were Andrew’s ghost, a vengeful spirit coming back from the grave.

Her trembling fingers fumbled for her phone as dread coiled tighter around her chest. She quickly called Gordon’s number, only to find that his phone had been turned off.

Aspen’s heart skipped a beat. She already knew it would not go through, but she kept dialing anyway–again and again.

She tried more than a dozen times, and each time, she was het with the same automated response that the number was unavailable.

Frustration exploded within her, and she screamed, “Gordon! What the hell is going on? Are you dead or alive? Can’t you give me a damn sign?”

The silence that followed was deafening. Nothing about this made sense. Andrew, who should been rotting in the ground, was walking, talking, and answering phone calls. Meanwhile, Gordon had vanished without a trace.

Tears of fear and helplessness pricked her eyes. Her confidence, her bravado–everything was unraveling. As dread tightened its icy grip, one terrifying thought surfaced. ‘What if Andrew wasn’t killed? What if Gordon was the one who died instead?‘

calmed down and immediately called Zephyr Stephens, the patriarch of the Bridgefields‘ Stevens family. “Aspen? Well, well… what an unexpected surprise. What brings my

the truth. Zephyr would lose his mind if he found out

dagger in the shadows. His disappearance would

on her best fake smile and softened her voice. “Dad, I was just thinking about you. I had some free time and figured I’d

heartily. “Ah, Aspen, my precious girl. As long as you’re doing well in Jayrodale, I’m

possible. “Of course! You know me, Dad. I’ve laid a solid

much in such a short time. I’ve always said

sharp. “Jayrodale isn’t our home turf. I heard from Mr. Woods that you’ve had a few setbacks there. Something about

a cold, dismissive laugh. “Dad, he’s nothing more than a nobody. Mr. Woods already stepped

or disrespects the Stevens family. If Bridgefields‘ Stevens family is going to expand and establish dominance in Jayrodale, then we need to use force when

chuckled with satisfaction. “Good. Hearing that puts me at ease. You’ve handled the family’s business well, and I’m proud of you. Was there anything else, sweetheart? If not, I need to head into a meeting soon.” Aspen swallowed hard, trying to

about Mr. Woods. I’ve… temporarily lost contact with

“I was hoping

head to track his location and

question her story. “That sounds like Mr. Woods–he’s always been a lone wolf and hates anyone monitoring his movements. Alright, I’ll send you his location now. But when you find him, make sure to thank