Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

Chapter 777

A storm was brewing In Jayrodale. For Lauren’s sake, Andrew knew he could no longer stay confined to this city he had to extend his reach into Blumedale.

Leaving Moonlit Apothecary, he sent a message to Dylan and Natasha, instructing them to meet him in West Side. He needed to strengthen their abilities if they were going to handle the changes ahead.

On the drive, his phone rang–Donald was calling.

“Mr. Lloyd, I hate to say this, but I failed. I couldn’t bring Michael to justice.”

There was frustration in Donald’s voice, thick with unwillingness to accept defeat.

Andrew remained calm. “No need to be discouraged, Mr. Warren. Tell me exactly what happened.”

Donald’s tone hardened with anger. “The order came directly from Mr. Thatcher. He commanded Michael’s unconditional release. I was furious and demanded to know why, but all Mr. Thatcher said was that Michael had people backing him from above.

“I’ve dealt with plenty of criminals trying to pull strings before, but in the end, justice always caught up with them. Yet somehow, Michael walked free like nothing happened. Word is, his father, Kenny, reached out to someone powerful in Blumedale–a high–ranking figure who made a single call to the state office.

“You know how it works, Mr. Lloyd. When an order comes from the state, I have no choice but to obey. Even Mr. Thatcher had to comply without question.‘

in a favor from the Golding family. That ‘high–ranking figure‘ you’re talking about is likely one of their top leaders–maybe even the head of the family

managed to form ties with the

Warren, how much do you

hesitated before replying, “I wouldn’t say I know them well, but their name carries weight across all of Gabo Creek.

‘The Five Apex Families‘ of Gabo Creek, and their

Five Apex Families? Tell me about them.”

before answering. “Gabo Creek is one of the strongest regions in the southern provinces. Nationally, people talk about ‘The Three Titans and Five Apex‘–eight of the most powerful families in the country.”

one dares to challenge. The Five Apex are the Wrights,

if I mobilized all of Jayrodale’s underground forces,

his voice filled with panic. “Mr. Lloyd–please don’t joke

family has its own private security force, and their members are trained from childhood by top–tier masters. Sure, Jayrodale’s underground groups have the advantage in numbers, but when it comes to high–level combat power,

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hummed thoughtfully. “I see.”

seriou ly thinking about making a