Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

Chapter 1023 "Starting trouble at Aroma Exchange? Do you have a death wish?" A sharp, commanding voice sliced through the room.

Striding in at the center of a group of men in fitted black suits was a tall woman ina crimson designer dress, a lit cigarette delicately balanced between her fingers.

Her wavy hair and cold expression made her presence impossible to ignore.

Behind her, the men stood like trained operativesbuzz cuts, sharp eyes, and temple veins slightly bulging the kind of guys you just knew were professionals.

Seth pointed at Andrew and barked, "Ms.

Sinclair, I know the restaurant's rules! But I'm not the one who started anythingit was him, this crazy bastard! Just look at me! He beat me like an animal!" Ruth Sinclair's gaze darkened as she turned toward Andrew.

"So you're the one who smashed Mr.

Haywood's head open?" Before Andrew could respond, Aspen stepped in.

"Ms.

Sinclair, we were just having dinner when Seth barged into our private room and disrupted everything.

As per Aroma Exchange's policy, customer privacy is sacred above all else.

So, we weren't in the wrong here, and I hope you'll look into this fairly." Andrew frowned.

He could tell Aspen was really tense around Ruth.

Every word she said was measured and tight, like she was afraid of ---- stepping out of line.

He spoke up anyway.

the one who cracked that wannabe's

gave him alittle kick for good measure." He did not think he had done anything wrong and had no intention

mouth, Aspen panicked and hissed under her breath, "Shut up! If you

of us are walking out

the big deal?

not like we're skipping the

Aspen looked like she was going to pass out

love of God, please stop talking! You have no idea who owns this restaurant." She

anyone who causes trouble here is either leaving in

voice rang out again as she stepped forward, heels clicking on

rules, huh? When people dine here, we treat them like familygreat food,

"But someone who causes a scene in our space? Honestly, it's been

Seth spat viciously, "Ms.

telling you! This guy's nothing but a rabid dogarrogant, disrespectful, absolutely suicidal! You probably

total backwater.

things

and he'll be on his knees begging for

little town? No wonder he doesn't know

Fine.

on your knees

Haywood.

cough up a

let it