Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren)

"I meant you, you dolt!" George's face had gone stone-cold.

As head of the Keller family and one of the top guns among the Five Apex Families, when George lost his temper, the whole room felt it.

Emily burst out in loud sobs. She felt wronged, furious, and humiliated. Yet, she did not dare add another word.

"And you, you fool! You're my daughter, and you actually let some lowlife deceive you," George snapped. "Andy was willing to rush all the way here to the Keller residence just to save your sorry hide!"

He turned his fury toward Hannah, roaring, "But do you know why I didn't do anything when you threatened to kill yourself?"

Hannah muttered softly, "I-I don't know, Dad."

George sneered coldly. "Because I figured if you really wanted to die, then go ahead! You're nothing but an embarrassment to me anyway while you're alive!"

Hannah was in disbelief, and her face went deathly pale.

Freya shouted, "Dad, how can you say that to Hannah? She's your youngest daughter, the one you've loved and doted on since she was little!"

George roared, "Shut up! It's precisely because I've spoiled this brat since she was a child that I'm so furious now. I never thought she'd be this stupid, messing around with some Special Ops nobody and acting like he's some prize, giving him everything!"

He growled, "I have lived my whole life with integrity, and I never imagined I'd raise such a fool!"

Hannah, who had just managed to stop crying, instantly broke down again, sobbing loudly.noveldrama

George's gaze turned ice cold. "Shut up! I'll give you one second to stop!"

Immediately, both Emily and Hannah stopped crying, trembling in fear. The George before them was truly enraged now. When he roared, it was not just for show. After all, he was a person who had blood on his hands.

Even Logan could not help but feel his scalp tingle.

Only Andrew remained calm, finding himself a seat and plopping down.

George looked up, and after a long moment, he sighed. "Hannah's situation has already spread

throughout Blumedale. Everyonen et

says the Keller family deserves it, calling Hannah cheap, worthless, trash! Andy, tell me, how should I face this?"

Andrew's voice was deep and steady. "The one who suffered here is your

daughter. Whether you want blood or fire, that's your call to make."

George let out a cold laugh. "Well said. It's up to me! I know Hank is backed by Special Ops and has powerful connections. But this isn't just about Hannah's reputation it's about the honor of the Keller family! So I've decided that I'll kill that bastard outright!"

Logan gasped. "Dad, Special Ops isn't just any ordinary department! If you kill Hank outright, the Keller family will be in serious trouble."

George said flatly, "I know it'll cause serious trouble, but I can't swallow this insult. If I just let this slide, when I'm dead and gone in a few years, I won't be able to rest in peace."

With a thud, Hannah dropped to her knees, sobbing. "Dad, it's all my fault for bringing shame on you! I deserve to die! If you want to kill someone, kill me instead. I don't want you to bring disaster on the Keller family because of me, and I definitely don't want to ruin your reputation in your golden years."

Emily and Freya also dropped to their knees, crying their hearts out.

George ignored them and looked at Andrew, saying, "Andy, I need you to promise me something."

Andrew nodded. "Go ahead, sir."