Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 1996

Nonetheless, love was one thing.

What if that love was misplaced? What if all these years of nurturing and investment had been wasted on the wrong person?

Scarlett wondered if Maurice could handle that kind of heart-wrenching pain. Fortunately, everything was still hidden beneath the surface, and no matter how one looked at it, Joe appeared to be a true Driscoll. Otherwise, he could not have inherited such excellent family genes.

This was how Scarlett comforted and reassured herself. After saying goodbye to Maurice, she got in the car and headed to Driscoll Corporation, where she had always held absolute power over the family's business operations.

Franklin was already waiting in the car, having finally changed out of his robes into casual clothing.

When Scarlett got in, he immediately bowed respectfully and said, "Praise the Eternal Eclipse, Ms. Driscoll!"

Scarlett remained expressionless. "Mr. Gurney, since you've left the monastery, there's no need for that act anymore. That casual outfit you're wearing looks pretty expensive."

Franklin chuckled. "It does look quite nice, doesn't it?"

As he laughed, he smoothed down his clothes with satisfaction.

Scarlett's mouth twitched as she felt disgusted by what she saw. One look at the clothes, and she could tell they had been bought by Mia.

Why was she buying fine clothes for her former lover in front of the entire Driscoll family?

She felt stifled but did not dare say it aloud. After all, Mia was not just any woman. For now, she was still Maurice's wife. Speaking against her would be insubordination, and the consequences would not be worth it.

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