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

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

the moment those words left his mouth, Aspen panicked and hissed under her breath, "Shut

of us are walking

deal?

not like we're skipping the

looked like she was going to

no idea who owns this restaurant." She explained, ""The person behind Aroma Exchange is one of

is either leaving in a body bag or in pieces." Andrew let out a dismissive grunt,

voice rang out again as she

don't seem to get the rules, huh? When people dine here, we

scene in our space? Honestly, it's been a long time

Seth spat viciously, "Ms.

guy's nothing but a rabid dogarrogant, disrespectful, absolutely

total backwater.

no idea how things work in the real

the order, and he'll be on his knees begging for mercy."

little town? No wonder he doesn't

Fine.

on your knees and

Haywood.

a

let it gofor