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

he still hunted him

shivered and said nervously, "Mr. Byrne, we can't say that out loud.

serve under Mr. Lloyd. If he ever finds out I

of him behind his

be riding high much

fast. He's been parading around Blumedale like

heavens won't take

up with subtle delight, though he masked it well.

Mr. Lloyd's power is immense. I'll be honest,

but even we, the Ulrich family, with our

in the Gabo Creek Chamber

him."

"And we're not the only ones. Many others in

us all and

one."

politics are your problem.

with me. That's enough. I've said my

to leave,

to his

"Mr. Byrne,

father were like family. I

there was something suspicious

his death.

it

investigate too deeply.

begging you,

justice to his name!"

eyes burned with fury. "You

I'll destroy Andrew with my own

edge of the balcony