When She Rose From The Ashes Novel

2/2 13:02 Thu , Oct 9 Chapter 396 The Trap Closes Chapter 396 The Trap Closes Could someone else also be targeting the Stone family ? Rachel's eyes lingered on Waylon as suspicion stirred in her heart . Waylon coughed violently and waved her away . Flynn hurried over , worry etched across his face . " Dad , are you alright ? " +10 Free Coins " I won't die . " Waylon rasped . " Take Juliana outside . Our men are waiting - get them to sea quickly , or they'll miss the auction . " He even mentioned the auction aloud . Rachel's heart loosened . Flynn hesitated , then nodded and led her out .

" Mr. Stone was coughing blood just now , " Rachel pressed , trying to pry information from him . " What's wrong with him ? Is Madam ill too ? " Flynn sighed . " It's not from this incident . My father's health has been failing for half a year . The coma only triggered an old condition . That's why he can't go to sea himself . Juliana , I know it's a lot to ask , but my sister is the soul of this family . We're entrusting her to you . " Rachel blinked , startled . Waylon's health failing ? That had nothing to do with her . Did he have another hidden enemy inside the Stone family ?

The thought flickered , but she kept her face composed . Softly , she said , " I understand . I'll give everything I can . But please - have a doctor look at Mr. Stone carefully . His body mustn't be neglected . " " I will , " Flynn promised . They stepped out into the courtyard , where a team was already assembled . Rachel's sharp eyes swept over them - and froze on a tall man in a baseball cap , his face hidden behind a mask . 1/3 13:02 Thu , Oct 9 Chapter 396 The Trap Closes " Who's that ? Why is he wearing a mask ? " she asked . # 76 +10 Free Coins Flynn lowered his voice .

" He's one of our people . Out there , listen to his commands . Call him Boss . " Boss ? Rachel's mind sparked with suspicion . Could this be ... ? " Understood . Then I'll be on my way , " she said quickly , nodding to Flynn before following the others out . From the hall , Waylon stepped back into view . " Did you catch it ? " Flynn nodded grimly . " When I called him Boss , she lit up . For a moment her eyes shone . I think she really is after my brother . " Waylon's face hardened . " If Moses is her target , then I'll have to alert the state . That woman's no ordinary spy .

Imagine - an infiltrator in our family for over twenty years . If we hadn't uncovered her now , it wouldn't just threaten us - it could endanger national security . And then the Stone family would be condemned forever . " Flynn shuddered . He knew well the sacrifices his family had made for generations . The thought of it all being undone chilled him . " Then you should handle this matter , Dad . I'll head out to sea . " " No. " Waylon's rejection was immediate . " Baron is already there . The Zach family has sent men . Even Jensen went .

And now , with Rachel leading our people , the Stones are represented too . That leaves Ocean City stripped bare - three families and the strongest syndicate all away at once . If anyone intends to great strike at the city , this is their chance . We haven't been here long , but the Stone family's name carries weight . You must stay behind to hold things together . Ocean City cannot fall into chaos . -not for Natalie , not for anyone ." Flynn paused , then realization dawned in his eyes . " Dad ... you think someone will use this moment to make a move here ? " " What else ?

" Waylon muttered , his brows knitted tight . He lowered his voice further . " Natalie's identity hasn't been made public . Very few know she's our daughter . So why target her ? Even if it were about Moses , they should have contacted us 2/3 13:02 Thu , Oct 9 Chapter 396 The Trap Closes 176 +10 Free Coins immediately - offered a trade . But they didn't . Instead , they took her to a black - market auction at sea . And in doing so , they lured Jensen into the open as well . " His gaze sharpened .

" The Zach family claims they're helping Baron out of gratitude for finding the Witch Doctor who saved the old matriarch . But Payne is head of the intelligence bureau . Do you really believe that's all there is ? How can we be certain he doesn't have another beneath it ? " purpose hidden 3/3 13:02 Thu , Oct 9 Chapter 397 The Sky About to Change