Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2028

Barnaby sneered. "The Driscoll family had everything, and Maurice threw it all away. Now that they've collapsed, it's only right that I take my share. I didn't come to Gabo Creek for nothing."

Joe's eyes flashed with murderous intent as he lunged forward. "You bastard, go to hell!"

He was already drowning in overwhelming grief. Barnaby's threatening words and disgusting intentions pushed him over the edge into pure rage.

Barnaby's expression remained casual and dismissive. "Young man, you're being rather ignorant. Have you considered the consequences of attacking me?"

His massive subordinate Dante snorted coldly and threw a punch that created a blur of motion as it collided with Joe.

With a sickening sound, Joe immediately spat blood and screamed as he flew backward through the air, his face twisted in agony.

"Joe!" Mia shrieked as she stumbled toward her son, tears blurring her vision.

Joe lay on the ground covered in blood, his heart filled with complete despair. "Mom, I don't want to live anymore… Just kill me!"

Mia completely broke down and held him while sobbing uncontrollably.

"Pathetic fool. Know your place," Dante said with contempt as he slowly pulled back his massive fist.

Barnaby was quite satisfied with this outcome and shifted his gaze to survey the others present. He said, "Which one of you is Andrew? Come forward. I want to have a chat with you."

His voice carried absolute authority as he continued, "You managed to attack the Driscoll family, which shows some skill, but now I'm here to tell you that you're under arrest.

"Furthermore, you won't be taking anything from the Driscoll family. Everything here will be confiscated as evidence."

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