Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 1700

Marcelo got straight to the point and asked, "Did you kill Cillian, your own father?"

Mason froze, stunned. "Mr. Byrne, I don't understand what you're saying! My father passed away in a nursing home. I'm his son, so how could I ever do something so monstrous?"

Marcelo did not answer. He simply stared at Mason with eyes like steel.

Mason held the gaze, lifting his chin slightly as if to prove his conscience was clear.

Finally, Marcelo gave a slight nod. "Fine. Let's say I believe you… for now. In that case, why don't you tell me how your father died?"

Mason hesitated, stumbling over his words. "Well… Mr. Byrne, you've got me there. Ever since he was forced to step down, he had been… emotionally unstable. He kept rambling about Mr. Lloyd wanting him dead. Eventually, the doctors at the care center said he developed some form of schizophrenia."

He continued, "Not long after, we received word that he had passed. Honestly, all of this is my fault. I wasn't a good enough son."

Marcelo scoffed. "Of course it's your fault, but the one who really deserves to die is Andrew. That man is ruthless. Cillian gave up everything and even moved into a care home, yet he still hunted him down."

Mason shivered and said nervously, "Mr. Byrne, we can't say that out loud. You know the situation. Right now, I serve under Mr. Lloyd. If he ever finds out I spoke ill of him behind his back, I'm screwed."

Marcelo's tone turned ice-cold. "He won't be riding high much longer. When the tide turns, it turns fast. He's been parading around Blumedale like a king for long enough. If the heavens won't take him, then I will."

Mason's eyes lit up with subtle delight, though he masked it well. He fanned the flames, saying, "Right now, Mr. Lloyd's power is immense. I'll be honest, Mr. Byrne… It's almost laughable, but even we, the Ulrich family, with our long-standing place in the Gabo Creek Chamber of Commerce, have grown afraid of him."

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