Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You Novel

---- Chapter 2546 Theon's face twisted with rage. "Did you not see what happened? That bastard Andrew ruined our plans again! He's done it over and over. I've had enough!" Mikayla quickly stepped in. "Mr. Orben, please, let me handle this. Let me try to reason with them." Amari scoffed coldly before finally sitting back down. Mikayla then turned toward Helda and said respectfully, "Mrs. Webster Senior, may | have a word?" Helda smiled warmly. "Go ahead, Mikayla. I'm in a good mood today, and you can say whatever you want." Mikayla nodded. "Mrs.

Webster Senior, | think there's been some misunderstanding here. First of all, Andrew's claim that he once helped the Webster family, but there's no actual proof. He could've just heard some rumor and used it to gain your sympathy and gratitude." Helda paused and looked toward Andrew. However, Andrew did not even flinch. He simply said, "Mrs. Webster Senior, she must've been dropped on the head as a child. | don't feel like wasting my breath on her." ---- Melvin interjected firmly. "That's unnecessary, Mikayla. This matter can't possibly be fake. Very few people knew what happened back then.

| believe Mr. Lloyd was indeed that young officer from the organization, the one who held a major's rank." Mikayla's eyes widened. A major from that organization? Damn it, Andrew really had all the luck. "Alright then," she said stubbornly, "even if you believe him, | still think Andrew should at least show some proof." Melvin frowned. "That won't be necessary. We've already cleared the air, and there's no need to dig further." Andrew remained calm and unbothered. "It's fine, Mr. Webster.

Since Mikayla insists, | might as well clear your family's doubts once and for all." He reached into his coat and pulled out a dark iron token, tossing it across the room. It was not fancy, just a heavy, worn piece of metal with faded engravings. Mikayla scoffed. "Seriously? You think that thing's enough to fool us? What a joke." However, Melvin's expression instantly changed. His eyes widened in disbelief as he mumbled, "T-This is the Obsidian Mandate?" ---- He rushed forward, picking up the token with trembling hands. His whole body was shaking as he looked up at Andrew in awe. Mr.

Lloyd, with this token in your possession... that means the next leader is already decided... It's you. The significance of this Mandate is unmatched anywhere in Holtrien." Melvin's reaction left everyone speechless. Theon and the others froze as they all wondered if a single piece of metal could really hold that much power. Was this real or a setup? Mikayla swallowed hard, her throat dry. She tried to step closer to take a look, but Melvin clutched the token tightly against his chest. He barked, "You'd better not get any stupid idea.

In Holtrien's system, even touching this Mandate without authorization could get you killed. And not just you, even your father, Lorenzo, if he were here, would be on his knees right now." Mikayla's mouth fell open, and she did not dare move another inch. Andrew watched the entire scene unfold, a faint smirk tugging at his lips. Then, he retrieved the token and said casually, "The Mandate may still be in my hands, but everything from back then has changed. Mr. Webster, I've long severed ties with that ---- organization. He added, "Let's leave it at that. As for Amari and Ms.

Webster's engagement, | hope you won't go back on your word." Melvin straightened up, his tone solemn. "You have my word, Mr. Lloyd. Since I've already agreed, I'll make sure it's done. And now that you've revealed your identity, | wouldn't dare betray my promise, not even if | had ten thousand lives to spare."