Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren)

At that moment, Rafael spoke up, his face dark with anger. "Mr. Wright Senior, this is my territory! If you want to cause trouble and throw your weight around, do it somewhere else. But if you dare cause trouble on Driscoll territory, then sorry- I'm not letting the Wrights walk away from this unharmed."noveldrama

Kevin let out a cold chuckle. "So you're saying that this whole mess my family is in... was your doing all along? He was right after all. The Driscoll family sure has an appetite—didn't think you'd have the guts to come after my family directly."

Rafael looked completely baffled. "My doing? What the hell are you talking about? Mr. Wright Senior, I've said before-my family had nothing to do with the bad blood between Grand Viper and you. We never got involved. Also, who are you talking about being right? Is it Andrew?"

As he said that, Rafael shot Andrew a look filled with seething resentment. "Andrew, you orchestrated this whole thing. You're the one who manipulated us into turning on each other!"

Andrew completely ignored him and urged Kevin forward. "Kevin, the facts are right in front of us-here's nothing more to discuss! The Wright family is one of Blumedale's most prestigious families. It's time we settled old scores and cleaned house!"

Mosby quickly interjected, "Mr. Wright Senior, I have no grudge against either of your families. Would you be willing to hear me out for just a moment?"

Kevin hesitated briefly, then nodded. "Go ahead, Dr. Lake. I'm willing to listen to what you have to say."

Mosby immediately pointed straight at Andrew. "Mr. Wright Senior, this entire scheme was cooked up by Andrew! If I'm wrong, I'll gladly offer my head to the Wrights as an apology."

Kevin frowned. "Do you have any proof, Dr. Lake?"

Mosby ground his teeth. "It all

started the day Grand Viper sent his assassin, White Viper, to kill Andrew. But somehow, she ran into your family's security team, who just happened to be right by his side! That's what triggered the whole fight between both sides."

Kevin let out a snort. "Then it's settled. If Grand Viper's people killed my family's men first, then today's feud just adds to a pile of old scores we already have to settle."

Mosby raised his voice. "No, that's exactly where the trick lies! Your family's squad showing up that day at the right moment was just too much of a coincidence, and they were right there with that boy Andrew!

"If I'm right, this whole thing was a

setup. He knew someone was coming after him, so he ran to the Wrights and got you to assign a security detail. Then, he lured them

straight into a trap, provoking a fight between Grand Viper and your family."

Tora's expression changed, and he turned to Kevin. "He's right, Mr. Wright Senior.

That day, Andrew came to us personally. You offered him protection out of kindness and sent our people with him.

"But in the end, our entire team got slaughtered by Grand Viper's crew. And somehow, Andrew walked away without a scratch. You have to admit, the whole thing feels too perfect... too staged."

Kevin looked convinced. His eyes turned icy as he stared down at Andrew.

However, Andrew did not even blink. He still wore that faint smile. Though in his mind, he sneered coldly, 'Looks like Kevin isn't as clueless as I thought. This whole dog-eat-dog drama might still need some extra fuel to fully explode.'

Grand Viper seized the moment, his

tone harsh. Mr. Wright Senior, I'm a

man of the martial world. I know

where to draw the line. In Blumedale, I've always kept the peace with the Five Apex Families, the Three Titans, and other major powers. I've never crossed the line."