Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 1078

Jameson nodded in full agreement. "How is that over the line? Andy's speaking the truth! A man can be without money, without a name—but the one thing he can't be is impotent! Look at me! I'm still going strong all these years… isn't that why you fell for me?"

Tiana's face flushed as she snapped, "Shut your damn mouth!"

Elon's expression was no longer just sour—it was pitch black, storm-level fury written across his face.

Kenny noticed things were going off the rails and shouted, "Elon, you'd rather believe some outsider than your own wife? Sherilyn has been nothing but loyal since marrying into your family—she's always by your side!

"If she's pregnant, it has to be yours! What other explanation could there possibly be?"

However, Elon did not answer. He did not even look at Kenny.

Instead, he turned toward Sherilyn, his voice dropping low. "I'll ask just once. Is what Andrew said complete nonsense, or is there truth to it?"

Sherilyn exploded. "Elon, are you seriously losing your mind right now? You're actually believing that bastard over me? I'm telling you—the baby in my belly is yours!

"You think I wanted to carry your child? I did it for your family name, for your precious bloodline! You ungrateful bastard, how could you believe a stranger over your own wife? Go to hell—I never want to see you again!"

She collapsed to the ground, sobbing and screaming like she had just been stabbed in the back by the love of her life.

Kenny barked, "Elon, if you've got even a shred of manhood left in you, help Sherilyn up right now, and kill Andrew! Do it for Sherilyn—he humiliated her in front of everyone!"

However, Elon did not move. Instead, he raised his hand and slapped Sherilyn across the face. It was so loud that everyone froze in place.