Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

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After dealing with Tora's situation, Andrew began giving orders to his own people. As for the others, he could not be bothered with them.

Chantelle followed suit and said, "Mr. Sutton, Mr. Veyne, go start a fire too and prepare food."

After speaking, she walked over to Andrew. "Mr. Lloyd, I thought you—"

Andrew cut her off with a cold smirk. "You thought I'd turn a blind eye and let him die, didn't you?"

Chantelle gave a sheepish smile. "No, not exactly. I just assumed you believed Tora was beyond saving."

Andrew said flatly, "Right now, there's still no solid cure for necrotic venom. But at the end of the day, he's still a living, breathing man. And Tora? He earned my respect―loyal, fearless, no nonsense. So if there's even a sliver of a chance, I'll take it."

Chantelle smiled softly. "Governor McCormick always said you were a man of principle, and he wasn't wrong."

Andrew snorted. "Now that I've stepped in to save someone, you're full of praise, Ms. Garcia. But if I'd kept quiet, you probably would've lumped me in with Kevin and Buzz-cold-blooded and selfish."

her head, firm. "Mr. Lloyd, I've never thought that about you. I've always known you're not cut from the same cloth as

off. "Enough talk-go handle your team. We move at first light. Until then, nobody's going anywhere near that cursed

had handed over and dropped

End heritage hamlet,

wandered over, arms crossed, letting out a gruff snort. "Andy, when the sun comes up, my family's team moves with yours. This cursed

He just tore off

He shamelessly said, "Hey, throw

and gave him a crooked smile. "Kevin,

was stunned. Then, his face darkened. "Andrew, what the hell is that supposed to mean? I'm the head of the Wright family and your sworn brother. You really won't

sneered. "Of course not. Or have you forgotten, dear 'brother'? You're the one who severed that bond not

anger. "Fine! Don't feed me. You're petty as hell,

wrong. I am petty. And I've got a list of people who crossed me. Also, when the sun's up, you can lead your team wherever you want,

"What's that supposed

gave him a cold stare. "Don't act clueless now. Your men are nearly

after everything? You