Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2026

George said calmly, "Logan, take some men and send Joe on his way."

As a seasoned veteran, he knew this was the time to eliminate threats completely. He knew that when you pulled weeds, you had to rip out the roots.

Joe might not have had a personal grudge with Andrew, but he still had to die.

Joe stood, staring at Andrew in grief. "I never thought you'd actually go through with it. Andrew, when did you become so cruel, so heartless?"

Andrew replied indifferently, "However you choose to see me is your business. But let me remind you… Everything that happened today was brought on by the Driscoll family themselves."

Joe's face twisted with fury. "Fine then, kill me too!"

Eric sneered. "Andrew doesn't have to move a finger! I'll kill you myself!"

His thinking aligned with George's. Joe could not be allowed to live, or Andrew's path to becoming King of Gabo Creek would be haunted by seeds of vengeance.

Victoria cut in sharply. "Everyone, stand aside. Joe, your father wasn't killed by Andrew. Can't you see the dagger in his chest? Your mother did that."

Joe froze, realizing that Maurice's death had driven him to temporary madness. Looking closer now, he recognized the distinctive pattern on the blade.

It was definitely Mia's personal dagger.

"Mom…" he turned to stare at Mia in disbelief.

Mia's eyes filled with tears, her hair disheveled as she teetered on the edge of complete breakdown. She laughed bitterly, "Fate… It's all fate… My foolish child, didn't I tell you to leave Blumedale for Goldridge? Why did you come back? Why return at this crucial moment?"

Her voice broke as she admitted, "Yes… I killed your father."

Joe cried out in anguish, "Then I'll kill you, you bitch!"

He raised his hand, ready to strike her down. Yet, at the last moment, his hand froze in the air.

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