Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2229

Donovan shook his head firmly. "No… You're completely wrong. Andrew isn't a defective product. He's chaos itself, a man of destiny that no one can truly understand.

"The family can let you grow wild and even allow you to become the next leader of the Lloyd family, guiding our clan to conquer the world. But Andrew is different. If humanity shaped you into what you are, then Andrew represents the will of heaven itself.

"And heaven's will cannot be influenced by anyone; heaven is heaven, and anyone or any external force that tries to control or influence it will meet their doom. Ten years ago, the Lloyd family stood by and watched as he and Reginald fled Chetvine, facing assassination attempts from all sides.

"That was heaven's will at work, which is why we couldn't do anything, and wouldn't do anything."

He continued, "Reginald might be the junior I favor the most, even more than you, but Andrew… Andrew is the true guide of this family. Because only he has the potential to lead you all to touch the essence of the heavens themselves."

Sheena crossed her arms and fell silent. She was obviously sulking,

After a long moment, she bit out through gritted teeth, "Grandpa, what exactly is this 'heaven's way' you keep talking about? You keep emphasizing this mystical concept and connecting it to Andrew, but isn't everything in this world determined by human effort and control?

"As long as I become powerful enough, when I reach that level, why should I fear going against heaven itself?"

"No, Sheena. You may be a tiger with fangs sharp enough to tear through anything. But without those restraints, Andrew would no longer be a tiger. He could become a cursed dragon, a beast that knows only slaughter, or even a monster that embodies every ounce of cruelty and malice in the world.

"Sheena, don't ever let Andrew turn into that. If he does, there will be no family tie or bond, and nothing will hold him back. And if that day comes, he could erase you from existence with ease."

Sheena bit her lip hard, refusing to speak. The veins on her face stood out tense and sharp as her thoughts churned with things she could not put into words.