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.

daughter. After she got caught, she pinned it on the family. Don’t worry–I’ll

Nyla with a menacing

back

the gut,

a hand on his daughter–just to cover his own tracks and use her as

on the head of our family? Someone get in here! Fight back–teach these

of bodyguards and house enforcers–over a dozen in all–stormed into

the Goth

violently and clutched his stomach as he struggled to stand. “Stop! Everyone stand down! Get the

she clung to him. “They attacked you! We can’t just

“No! We can’t fight them–we’re no match. One wrong move and t..

front of Andrew, forcing himself to stay calm “Dr. Lloyd, that kick? I’ll take it. Let’s just say it was punishment on behalf of my daughter. You

and shamelessly lower the bar… honestly,

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