Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 1074

Sherilyn sneered, "But don't forget—I'm the daughter-in-law of the Goldings. So what if you killed Aidan? To me, you're still nothing but a bug under my shoe!"

The entire Rhodes family looked visibly uncomfortable.

Sherilyn, now part of the Goldings by marriage, was no longer just their problem—she had serious backing.

And the truth was, none of them dared to lay a finger on her, because the Rhodes family could not afford to provoke the wrath of the Goldings.

Amid the tension, Andrew chuckled. "Is that what all the fuss is about? Do you seriously think marrying into the Goldings makes you untouchable? Like you're too good to slap?"

As he walked toward her, Sherilyn burst out laughing in fury. "What, are you actually going to hit me? Please! I'm standing right here, Andrew. If you've got the guts, go ahead—hit me!"

Kenny stepped up quickly, warning, "Andrew, I know you're reckless and fearless, thinking the world owes you nothing. But I'm warning you now—Sherilyn is carrying the Goldings' child.

"If you so much as scratch her, you're hurting the Goldings' bloodline. And the consequences of that? You won't survive them."

Andrew did not even blink—he raised his hand and slapped Kenny clean across the face twice. Kenny stumbled backward, falling flat on his butt as his hair flew wild and rage twisted his expression.

Sherilyn screamed, "Andrew, are you insane?! You're dead! I've already called Elon, and he's on his way here with backup! When he arrives, not just you, but the entire Rhodes family will go down with you!"

Jameson and Tiana gasped in shock.

"Andy, don't act on impulse!"