Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2054

Henry hissed, "But the spoils from the Driscolls' fall should have belonged to the Fischer family, not taken by someone else! Lucian, you should be explaining yourself to the family elders!"

Lucian remained calm. "Don't worry. I've already offered my self-criticism and even requested to step down as acting head of the family. But that's just for formality. You know as well as I do, the Fischer family needs me. Besides me, who else could take the patriarch's seat? No one is qualified!"

His steady expression shifted into one of ruthless arrogance, the air of a man who knew he was untouchable. When it came to cruelty and calculation, he was even more frightening than Henry.

That was why, when the two brothers vied for dominance, Lucian ended up controlling the family's core while Henry was forced to manage external affairs.

Henry demanded, "So what now, Lucian? Are you just going to stand by and watch Andrew rise in Gabo Creek?"

Lucian's tone was flat. "Every man shows his hand differently. Watching him rise unchecked isn't possible. But ignoring him as a rival would be naive. Right now, no one in the Fischer family can guarantee they could kill him outright. If brute force doesn't work, then the only option is slow cooking. And slow cooking takes patience and time."

Henry sneered. "I'm not interested in your fancy political theories. Fine… Congratulations to us brothers, failing both inside and out. We've achieved nothing."

Lucian let out a grim laugh. "Yes, congratulations. Two brothers, two fools, making mistake after mistake."

Then, his face darkened. "But one last matter remains, the most important of all. The saintess of the Greene family has resurfaced. The trouble is, she has fallen into the hands of the Crimson Flame Cult.

"One of their devotees has already taken her hostage and is fleeing to Goldridge. It looks like he's waiting for pickup there, ready to leave the continent. It's time for you to make a move and make up for your failures in Goldridge!"

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