Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You Novel

Chapter 688 Aspen did not say a word .

Her lips trembled as she crouched down , reaching toward the skeleton .

Her fingers found the metal ring resting on the bony remains of a hand .

She pulled it free , her breath catching in her throat .

It was a signet ring made of reinforced alloy , untouched by the decay around it .

Etched into the surface was a single word : Woods .

Aspens mind went blank for a moment before a wave of dread crashed over her .

She mumbled , Mr.

Woods … is dead .

Her heart pounded erratically as the truth she had tried so hard to deny solidified into cold , undeniable reality .

That ring was Gordons a personal item he never went anywhere without .

Yet , here it was , buried with this broken , rotting corpse .

The implications were crystal clear .

Jackie stumbled back , his face deathly pale .

W Who the hell did this ? Who the hell in Jayrodale is capable of taking him down ? Bruce sucked in a sharp breath .

Miss , t this has to be Mr.

Woods .

Theres no mistake .

We need to inform the family immediately .

Mr.

Woods was Bridgefields Stevens familys strongest asset .

Mr.

Stevens needs to know about this .

Aspens head snapped up .

Her bloodshot eyes burned into Bruces .

No ! We cant report this to Bridgefields .

Bruces mouth fell open .

What ? Miss , this is Mr.

Woods were talking about .

He was the familys pillar of strength .

We have to tell Mr.

Stevens ! Aspens jaw tightened .

She snarled through gritted teeth , Listen here we cant let Dad or our family in Bridgefields know about this ! Absolutely not ! She bit her lip so hard that it was even bleeding .

Jackie panicked .

Miss , a are you seriously planning to hide this matter ? Aspen glared at him as she spat , You idiots , think it through ! If word gets back to Dad , what do you think will happen to us ? Ill survive Im his daughter , his golden girl .

Hell punish me , sure , but he wont kill me .

But you two ? Youre nobodies .

Youre disposable .

Hell blame you for Mr.

Woods death and have you executed to make an example .

Bruce and Jackie exchanged a horrified glance .

Aspens words hit like a slap to the face .

They immediately stiffened , realization dawning on them .

Youre right , Miss , Bruce said , voice trembling .

If word gets out about Mr.

Woods death , well all be in deep trouble .

Aspen fiddled with Gordons cold , metal ring in her hand .

Her eyes glinted with venomous hatred as she growled , Andrew .

This has to be Andrews doing .

Bruce and Jackies eyes widened in disbelief .

Thats impossible , Miss .

Andrew ? Against Mr.

Woods ? No way .

Mr.

Woods said it himself if his body hadnt been acting up that day at the Moonlit Apothecary , he couldve killed Andrew with ease .

Aspens brow furrowed , her mind tangled with confusion .

She could not figure out how Andrew had managed to kill Gordon , but she did not need evidence her instincts screamed that Andrew was behind this .

Miss , Bruce said , lowering his voice , we wont be able to hide Mr.noveldrama

Woods death forever Sooner or later , 1/2 Chapter 688 people will start asking questions .

Aspen gave a sharp nod .

Youre right .

We need a plan fast .

First , we have to secure our footing here in Jayrodale .

We need to recover the billions we lost and build up our position .

Her jaw tightened as she clenched the ring in her palm .

Once weve regained our standing and made enough money to send back to the main family , Dad will be satisfied .

If hes happy , even when he finds out Mr.

Woods is dead … hell likely turn a blind eye .