Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

Marcelo got straight to the point and asked, "Did you kill Cillian, your own father?"

Mason froze, stunned. "Mr. Byrne, I don't understand what you're saying! My

father passed away in a nursing home. I'm his son, so how could I ever do

something so monstrous?"

Marcelo did not answer. He simply stared at Mason with eyes like steel.

Mason held the gaze, lifting his chin slightly as if to prove his conscience was

clear.

Finally, Marcelo gave a slight nod. "Fine. Let's say I believe you... for now. In that

case, why don't you tell me how your father died?"

Mason hesitated, stumbling over his words. "Well... Mr. Byrne, you've got me

there. Ever since he was forced to step down, he had been... emotionally

unstable. He kept rambling about Mr. Lloyd wanting him dead. Eventually, the

doctors at the care center said he developed some form of schizophrenia."

He continued, "Not long after, we received word that he had passed. Honestly, all

of this is my fault. I wasn't a good enough son."

Marcelo scoffed. "Of course it's your fault, but the one who really deserves to die

is Andrew. That man is ruthless. Cillian gave up everything and even moved into a

home, yet he still hunted him

nervously, "Mr. Byrne, we can't say

Mr. Lloyd.

him behind his

won't be riding high much longer.

been parading around Blumedale like

won't take him, then I

eyes lit up with subtle delight, though he masked it well. He fanned

"Right now, Mr. Lloyd's power is immense. I'll be

laughable, but even we, the

the Gabo Creek Chamber of Commerce, have grown

him."

"And we're not the only ones. Many

us all

one."

flatly, "Internal chamber politics are your problem.

do with me. That's enough. I've

to leave,

dropped to

hard. "Mr. Byrne,

father were like

there was something suspicious

death. But

isn't what it

investigate too deeply.

you,

justice to his name!"

with fury. "You have my word.

destroy Andrew

the edge of the balcony