Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

The three drove straight to the agreed location without wasting a second.

...

Meanwhile, inside the Nova Fight Club, Liliana, Gary, Leon, and the much- anticipated star of the hour, Joe, were already waiting.

Liliana said, "Joe, just like you asked, we've shut the club down for today. No one else is getting in."

Joe had already changed into his gear. He gave a quiet nod, looking calm and aloof.

Gary chuckled coldly, one hand in his pocket. "This is it. Today's the day Andrew meets his end. That bastard's finally about to taste his first humiliating defeat since stepping into Blumedale."

Liliana glanced at Joe with a mix of admiration and concern. She lowered her voice and said softly, "Joe, I won't let anything happen to you. Not a single scratch."

Joe smiled faintly. "Don't worry, Liliana. Nothing's going to happen to me. The one who ends up destroyed is always my opponent."

with me to Blue Island

shook his head. "Let Gary or Leon take you instead. After I beat Andrew, I'm putting everything into winning

grin and tried to stay composed. "Joe, is she

the best woman in the world. No one else even comes close.

suddenly broke down. She grabbed her hair and screamed, "Then what about me, Joe?! You've ignored my

sudden outburst startled Gary, Leon, and the

"Ms. Peck, what's wrong?"

was just joking around. Please

voice full of anguish. "Joe, do you even realize how hard this is? I can't take it anymore! I can't bear watching you play the perfect prince,

colder. He looked at Liliana

again. Lauren is irreplaceable, at least not by you, and you've known that for a long time. So, I hope this

turned and walked off without

don't go! Please! I won't let you walk away!" Liliana sobbed like a madwoman and spun

use. Joe leaped effortlessly and landed squarely