Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2153

Barnaby said, "The Phelan family has stayed silent. As for the Driscoll family, they were unfortunate enough to be wiped out by him."

Mateo gave a cold laugh. "Destroying one family only proves he still has some conscience in him. But ruling Gabo Creek means nothing. One wealthy clan from Chetvine could crush the entire province effortlessly.

"So your news holds very little value, and that's me being generous. If Mr. Cunningham Senior heard it, he would've dismissed it as garbage."

Barnaby forced a dry laugh. "Yes, of course. It's only natural for someone like Mr. Cunningham Senior to scoff at my meager intel. Mr. Parrish, from what I know, the Dragon Prince has already set out for Terror Town. From there, he will return to Chetvine."

Mateo nodded. "Very well. The Cunningham family will remember this favor. That will be all. We won't be seeing you out."

He turned and walked away without sparing another glance at Barnaby.

Barnaby did not mind and even smiled as he left the Cunningham residence. He ordered the driver to head to the next destination, the Robertson family.

The Cunningham family was not the only stop. He planned to visit every major family and aristocratic house that might want to know about Andrew's return to Chetvine.

He would not let this golden opportunity to curry favor with these powerful families and aristocratic houses pass him by. He was confident that this information would give him the chance for further advancement.

What Barnaby did not realize was that his actions today were laying the groundwork for his own downfall in the future.

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Mateo said carefully, "Mr. Cunningham Senior, the Dragon Prince has gone to Terror Town. It seems he intends to linger there before coming to Chetvine, so we still have time to make arrangements."

Otto waved his hand sharply. "I do not want to see him set foot in Chetvine! He was lucky to survive back then, but this time, I want him dead."

Mateo bowed low. "Understood. I will make the arrangements immediately." He then retreated quickly.

Otto no longer had the mood to amuse himself with birds. He returned inside, sitting down with a stormy expression. "The Lloyd family royal line is already powerful enough! If he returns successfully, the Lloyds will only grow stronger.

"So why would I want to see the already arrogant Lloyd family cultivate another towering tree? No, once this spawn of Reginald grows up, it won't be as simple as just another towering tree! He will become a pillar that holds up the sky, a roadblock no one wishes to face. That is why he must die."