Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 766

Chapter 268

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Chapter 766

Lauren cared about Tiana, but no matter how much she did her mother still insisted on forcing her into marriage with the Driscoll family. There was no crueler irony in a mother–daughter relationship than this.

The moment Tiana appeared, Michael’s eyes lit up with hope. He shouted desperately, “Aunt Tiana, I’m innocent! You have to save me!”

His plea, however, only drew mocking laughter from the crowd. At this point, it was clear–Michael had set fire to the Wellers‘ warehouse. This was a major felony, and no matter how powerful Tiana was, even she could not cover for him now.

Hence, begging for help was useless.

Andrew thought Tiana likely was about to abandon Michael her puppet, for good. Yet, what happened next shocked everyone.

Tiana turned to Donald and said coldly, “Mr. Warren, Michael is part of the Rhodes family. If you want to take him, you’d better show me absolute, undeniable proof!”

Donald frowned. “Mrs. Rhodes, don’t make this difficult for me.”

Tiana’s voice turned sharp. “No, you are making things difficult for me! Let him go immediately. I will not tolerate you taking one of my own!”

Donald’s expression darkened. “Mrs. Rhodes, I know the Rhodes family has immense influence in Jayrodale. But have you considered the consequences? If you openly shield an arsonist, you’ll be treated as an accomplice.”

Tiana let out a cold laugh. “Do you think I, Tiana Lambert, am someone who can be intimidated? Release him, or I swear, none of you will be leaving this building today!”

Donald’s face twitched in fury. If anyone else had dared to threaten him like that, he would have drawn his gun on the spot.

Lauren, Marcus, and the others panicked.

“Mrs. Rhodes, you can’t go against the law like this!”