Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

---- Chapter 2417 Andrew let out a cold snort. "Madam Baxter, if you don't want to hear this, then I'll stop talking about it. After all, you have deep ties with Julius." Brielle shook her head firmly. "Andrew, you're mistaken. My connection to the Divine Alchemists isn't particularly deep; rather, I've remained with them all these years because of a promise I made. That's why I've kept to myself and remained uninvolved in their affairs. "Julius has obviously grown tired of me, and honestly, I have no reason to stay either. When it's time to go, I'll go." Andrew frowned.

"I can understand Julius wanting to drive me out. Titus said my father once injured him badly in a duel, and he never fully recovered. Holding a grudge makes sense. But you? That's another story. The rumors say you're his beloved junior. By right, he should be protecting you, not pushing you away." Brielle let out a bitter laugh. "I am his junior, that's true. But if he truly cared about me, he wouldn't have sent me away to manage Sovereign's Apothecary in the first place. When our mentor passed away years ago, he was worried I'd be mistreated, so he sent me here to run this place.

negligence, all to repay his kindness in raising and teaching me. Over the years, I've recruited countless talented

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conversation and added, "Anyway, Titus came this time under Julius's orders. Honestly, this isn't just about you and Amari. It's also about giving me a graceful exit. Sovereign's Apothecary's influence in Chetvine's high circles is no less than that of a major sect. In terms of wealth and social connections, we're practically on par with the