Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 1897

Jonathan asked, "Who is that person inside to you?"

Andrew replied, "My good-for-nothing younger brother. He ran off to Goldridge to be a DJ, barely dragging himself through life. I drove hundreds of miles from Blumedale to drag him back home to inherit our million-dollar family fortune."

Jonathan looked sympathetic. "So you're his older brother then! Well, sometimes when men go down the wrong path, they need some tough love. But I have to advise you to go easy on him… We live in a civilized society now!"

Andrew chuckled. "Of course, officer. Truth is, he used to be pretty outstanding, too. This is actually the first time I've ever laid a hand on him… Honestly, it didn't sit right with me."

Jonathan clapped his shoulder with a sympathetic smile. "I get it, I really do. You seem like a good big brother, and he looks like a decent kid. You two probably come from a great family. When you get back, talk to him. No more hitting."

Andrew nodded. "Yes, sir!"

The female rookie officer on the right covered her mouth and laughed. She thought Andrew was just hilarious.

After Andrew walked away, she could not help asking, "Sir, that guy just said he was taking his brother back to inherit a million-dollar fortune. That sounds like total bullshit!"

Jonathan smirked. "Of course it is. Out here, any tall tale starts at a million bucks. It's harmless, though. Trust me, you'll hear so much of it; this guy actually seems tame."

…

Half an hour later, Andrew sat in the driver's seat, leisurely listening to music.

The back door opened, and Eric got in with a blank face.

Andrew turned around and asked, "Did you eat? I'm really worried about your skinny frame. You might collapse!"

Eric snapped, "Just drive."

Andrew raised a brow. "You're giving me orders now?"

Eric did not answer, just stared.

Andrew broke into a grin. "Alright, alright, just messing with you. I'll drive. You're the big boss now. I'm here to serve."

They hit the road, racing to make it to Chantelle's town before nightfall.

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