Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

As Andrew looked up toward the upper bleachers, a figure cloaked in black with hands tucked inside wide sleeves gazed back down at him.

Walter's eyes were expressionless, like a still, bottomless lake. He had not come today to interfere but was simply here to witness Andrew's sudden and brutal downfall.

Andrew had no idea what kind of venom Walter harbored in his heart. Even if he knew, he would not have cared.

He climbed up into the ring, shrugging off his jacket to loosen up before the fight.

Lauren stepped forward, caught his coat, and gave him a fist bump. "You got this, honey!"

Andrew grinned. "Don't worry."

Joe remained expressionless, but the slight twitch at the corner of his lips betrayed the storm brewing inside him.

"She even calls you 'honey'. So, you two are already that close?" His voice was cold.

Andrew chuckled. "Mr. Driscoll, have you ever even been in a relationship?" Joe snapped, "Answer me. Otherwise, I might not be able to hold back later."

relationship. When two people are in love, they call each other 'honey' or even treat each other as husband and wife. It's totally normal!" Joe barked, "Ridiculous! You two aren't married. There was no ceremony, no vows, no

Please, that stuff's long outdated. And even if we haven't signed papers, Lauren is still my wife in every way that matters. That's not up

congratulations. You've officially pissed me off, and that's going to

weird look. "Oh, wow, Mr. Driscoll. Is this what rage looks like from the heir of a luxury family? Sorry to disappoint you, but I'm a guy. I don't swing that way. If you're trying to look sexy and intense, you might want to

chatter. Let's settle this with

shoulders. He cracked his neck, then narrowed his eyes as a sharp, focused energy

a real fight. It's been way too long since I got to let loose in a brawl like this.

glanced sideways, surprised for a second by the sheer presence and power Andrew

was unexpectedly impressive, but

ready!" Joe called

a phantom as he appeared right in front of Andrew. With a thunderous roar, he launched

seemed to crack across

all held their breath, eyes wide, palms

shadows above,

satisfied smirk. "Nothing but a weak nobody.