Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 989

Alfred added coldly, "This was Mr. Lloyd's order. Satisfied now?"

Dominic's body went stiff as his heart sank completely. He knew that crossing Andrew meant ruin deep down, but now he was sure of it. This was not just a fall from grace; it was a freefall straight into hell, and there was no coming back.

Camilla shrieked, clinging to Dominic's arm. "How are we supposed to survive in some small county town? They don't even have shopping malls, no luxury boutiques, not even a damn proper restaurant! What about my friends? My lifestyle? What the hell am I supposed to do?"

Dominic tried to comfort her. "It's okay. These smaller towns have developed a lot recently. The Goth family owns several properties down there. Once we settle in, we'll still live comfortably.

"As for luxury stores and proper restaurant chains—come on, let's be real. Do you think we'll ever be buying designer bags again?"

Camilla shouted, "I don't care! I'm pregnant, and I can't live without the things I love. You expect me to raise a child in the middle of nowhere? What kind of life is that?"

Dominic sighed bitterly. "We'll do what every parent does—we'll work hard to build a better future for him. And don't forget, he'll have Nyla for an older sister. With her in charge now, she won't leave him behind."

Camilla crumpled into sobs. "We never should've treated Nyla that way… I should've known—she had Andrew backing her this whole time. Pushing her down, controlling her… of course, it would backfire eventually. I just couldn't help it. I always saw her as a threat to me and my baby."

Dominic let out a deep breath. "You weren't the only one. I misjudged the whole situation. Andrew isn't just powerful... he practically controls Jayrodale now. I was blinded by pride. I thought I could still hold my own—but clearly, I had no idea what I was dealing with."

The two sat quietly in the back of a rickety old van, bumping along the highway, leaving Jayrodale behind.

Halfway into the trip, Dominic's phone rang—it was Quinton.