Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

Chapter 369

Chapter 969

Quinton muttered, “Christina’s a tough one. She’s still on guard and clearly doesn’t trust me fully yet. So before I can truly get her under my thumb, I need to hit her with something big–something she won’t see coming.”

Harvey chuckled coldly. “Fine, Quinton. I’ll play along. I’ve been itching to make a move on the Stevens family anyway.”

Quinton nodded. “Good. Then wait for my signal, and act when the moment’s right.”

Meanwhile, over at Moonlit Apothecary, closing time had arrived.

“Dr. Aicker, Dr. Lloyd, I’m heading home for the night!” Nyla said cheerfully.

paycheck had never happened. Andrew smiled warmly. “Alright,

walked out

being walked all over and doesn’t even make a sound. Honestly, I don’t get her.”

girl. She clearly doesn’t want to burden us by sharing too much–she’s

of them? Please. I’m telling you, her father–Dominic, head of the Goth family—is one of the worst people

to live with a vile stepmother

lightly. “That’s exactly why I say she’s kind. To survive all that and still stay

isn’t a strength. When you let yourself get stepped on without ever pushing

“Alright, don’t get all worked up. I know you care about Nyla. Come on, we’re off the clock.

mood softened instantly. “Fine, but I’m ordering a lot of barbecue.”

firecracker a table full of meat, it was already well past seven. When Andrew returned to his hilltop

Quinton stirred up was his

in pretty much every heavyweight in Jayrodale, anyone who had a shred of influence.

laughingstock of the night. No one gave a damn. I even told him off straight to his face and dropped a ‘fuck

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