Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 1069

Aidan cast a quick glance down at Tiana, who was struggling to get up from the ground, her body drenched in blood. He sneered with contempt. Even now, he had not used half of his true strength.

Jameson suddenly roared, "Everyone from the Rhodes family, follow me—protect our home and save Tiana!"

The few remaining guards and fighters from the Rhodes side rushed in without hesitation. However, they were nothing against Aidan, who had already entered a killing mindset. With every punch he threw, someone coughed up blood and collapsed to the ground in agony.

Tiana barely managed to stand, the world spinning around her. She forced out a shaky cry, "No… Don't… Don't throw your lives away! Jameson, take Lauren! Get her and Andrew out of here—run, now!"

However, Jameson's voice was firm. "We live together, or we die together. Running is not an option."

He turned to Andrew, his expression urgent. "Andy, take Lauren and go. Get back to Jayrodale. Don't come near the capital again!"

Andrew shook his head. "Mr. Rhodes, you and your family should stand down. I don't think leaving is necessary. Who wins or loses here… isn't decided yet."

Jameson froze, stunned by his calm. "You don't understand! Tiana's already fallen. The Rhodes family has no one left who can fight. Andrew, please. Take care of Lauren. Go!"

Tiana also screamed, shoving Andrew hard in the chest. "What are you doing, standing around?! Take Lauren and run, dammit! You little punk—I'd rather die than let Lauren get dragged into your mess. But now that death is right in front of us, I've made peace with it."

She added, "She's yours now. Go away with her—live your lives! But if you ever hurt her, I swear—even in death—I'll make you pay!"

Her desperate, angry words hit everyone like a gut punch. Even the Rhodes survivors, watching hopelessly, felt a sting behind their eyes.

If Tiana could not win, then who else could stand a chance?

Kenny shouted, voice filled with fury. "Mr. Haywood Senior, you can't let them escape! Especially Andrew—whatever happens, that bastard dies!"

Aidan let out a cold laugh. "I only agreed to help you take the family seat. Your personal grudges? Settle them yourself. Right now, I'm a little more interested in playing with Tiana. I'd like to enjoy the charms of a married woman!"