Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

Camilla stepped forward and backed him up. “That’s right! Andrew, you may be the head of Moonlit Apothecary and have quite some power right now, but the Goth family is still one of Jayrodale’s founding families!

“And the White family still holds plenty of influence around here. If you go too far, and the two of us join forces, don’t think we’ll just sit back and take it!”

Andrew let out a cold laugh. “I don’t usually bully the weak just because I can. But Mr. Goth, you said your family never wronged me. Are you really going to stick to that story?”

Dominic’s eyes shifted, but he doubled down. “Of course I am. Why wouldn’t I? You gonna tell me when exactly we ever crossed you?”

Andrew’s voice turned sharp. “You’re still trying to play dumb at a time like this? Really? You became Quinton’s lapdog and tried to steal the formula for my miracle pills. You’re not getting out of that one, are you?”

Dominic’s eyes blazed with fury as he shot a murderous glare at Nyla. That little traitor actually ratted them out- she was as good as dead to him now.

Camilla shrieked, “Andrew, you’re making false accusations! When has the Goth family ever needed your precious formula? I get it now–you’re clearly being manipulated by that worthless brat, Nyla!”

Dominic’s expression shifted as he quickly jumped on the opportunity to shift blame. “Dr. Lloyd, the Goth family has always had a solid reputation in Jayrodale. We would never stoop to stealing.

The one who wanted your formulas was my foolish daughter. After she got caught, she pinned it on the family. Don’t worry–I’ll punish her right now and make this

forward, reaching to grab Nyla with

Nyla stumbled back

gut, sending him

his daughter–just to cover his own tracks and use her as a scapegoat. That one move completely ignited Andrew’s

lay hands on the head of our family? Someone get in here! Fight back–teach these bastards a lesson and

house enforcers–over a dozen in all–stormed

darkly. “Anyone takes a step, and I swear, the Goth family will

to stand. “Stop! Everyone stand down! Get the hell back–all of

wailed as she clung to him. “They attacked you! We can’t just let this slide!

to her, eyes wide with fear. “No! We can’t fight them–we’re no match. One wrong move and t.. Goth family

“Dr. Lloyd, that kick? I’ll take it. Let’s just say it was

twist reality and shamelessly lower the bar… honestly, I’m impressed. Let’s not pretend here. We both