Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

---- Chapter 2487 Elaine had been talking for a while before realizing that Valerie had not heard a single word. She just kept pacing the living room, restless and irritated. Elaine smiled faintly. "Valerie, what's wrong? You look like you're on edge." Valerie stopped abruptly, her tone sharp. "On edge? Of course I am. I can't wait to see Andrew torn apart by Mr. Murphy Senior. If I'm not anxious for that, who would be?" Elaine's smile deepened. "Well then, since you've said it yourself, I'll make sure your wish comes true.

Sure, we're technically allies with Andrew and his people right now, but you know how partnerships are; they can end anytime. Whatever investment our family made means nothing compared to your feelings." She added, "You want Andrew dead to reclaim your dignity, and soon enough, you'll have your justice." Valerie's eyes darkened. "But what I really want is to see that bastard die by my own hand." Elaine shook her head. "That's not going to happen. You already admitted you're not his match, so it's better to let Wilder handle it.

to humiliate you. His death should be the only way to make up for your loss, shouldn't it?" Valerie clenched

her head. Somehow, she knew it would not. "I'm going out," she muttered. Elaine frowned. "Where are you going? Finnegan will be back in Chetvine soon. Don't you want to be here to meet him first?" Valerie's tone was rushed. "I'll explain everything to Dad later. Right now, I need to go to the Martial Tower and see what's happening." ---- Before Elaine could respond,

name gave you the freedom to choose your own life, while the Theron family had nothing." Her smile turned bitter. "I wanted power, independence, and status, so I did the only thing I could... I married your father. You've despised me ever since, and I can't blame you. But