Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

Chapter 1985

---- Chapter 1985 In another annex of the Driscoll residence, Mia stormed in with a dark expression. "Mia, what's wrong? You look furious," Franklin asked with a smile. This part of the estate was her personal territory, taking up nearly a third of the Driscoll family's grounds. As Maurice's wife and the second lady of the house, Mia had enjoyed endless favor and privilege. "Franklin, we might have a serious problem.

Maurice is probably getting suspicious about our relationship," she said coldly, giving him a meaningful glance. Franklin's expression didn't change as he raised his palm ina gesture that made him look like some enlightened holy man. He said calmly, "We've always just had a normal senior-junior relationship. You're now married to Maurice and have given him a top-tier genius heir, so I don't think he really cares what kind of relationship we have." Mia snapped irritably.

so drop the holy act already! Put away that holier-than-thou routine. I'm sick of looking at it." ---- The smile faded from Franklin's face, replaced by a darker, heavier look. "What happened? Did Maurice hear something? Or did he find something out?" Mia shook her head. "I don't know the details. I went to see him just now, brought him something to eat, and out of nowhere,

relationship." She continued, "When she said it, the only Driscoll family members there were Bradley, Walter, and Scarlett. The first two are already dead and haven't had a chance to report back. But Scarlett is different. She's Maurice's daughter from his first marriage,

Franklin's expression did not change, but a flash of killing intent flickered in his eyes. "If only Andrew had finished her off that day. I gave him every chance to do it, hoping he'd take out the Driscoll family members present. Didn't expect the plan to fall short." His voice stayed steady, without a hint of panic. Mia frowned. "If, and I

happens, things will turn ugly for both of us. But I'm even more ---- worried about Joe. "That boy was raised with strict, traditional values. He's straightforward and righteous. If he found out the truth about his parentage, he might not be able to accept it." Franklin

and that would be a scandal that humiliates him and the entire family." Mia nodded, then asked, "And what about Joe? Your cover's already blown, and