Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 1981

"That little bastard needs to die!" Maurice finally exploded, unable to contain his rage any longer as he shot to his feet with a thunderous roar.

He slammed his palm down with such force that boiling waves of energy erupted outward, sending the two Shadow Division operatives flying backward as blood sprayed from their mouths.

The desk in front of him shattered into pieces.

Scarlett's lips moved, her face turning pale. "Dad, you… should calm down. This isn't the time to lose your temper."

Maurice snapped, "How could I not be angry? That bastard has already killed two of the Driscoll family's top men. Even if I skin him alive, it still won't make up for our loss."

Scarlett's voice dripped with hatred. "At this point, it's him or us. But that bastard is strong. To kill him, we'll need a martial saint on our side."

Maurice forced himself to rein in his fury and said in a low voice, "You two, get out and tell Franklin to come see me."

The two Shadow Division men, relieved to be dismissed, hurried out.

A moment later, the bald Franklin walked in. He said, "Praise the Eternal Eclipse, Mr. Driscoll Senior. You asked for me?"

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