Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 242

Chapter 242 Is … is he dead ? Serena asked , trembling as she pushed away from Harvey .

Harveys face showed a mix of doubt and hesitation as he cautiously approached .

It was not until he placed his hand near Kanes nose and confirmed there was no breath that relief washed over his face .

Hes dead .

Hes finally dead ! Harvey chuckled , bis voice manic with joy .

This is it ! The Weller family is mine now ! Laughing wildly , he became almost unhinged , waving his arms in celebration in front of Kanes lifeless body .

Serena was trembling with fear .

Harvey , his death will fall on us .

If anyone finds out it was us , we wont escape punishment .

Harvey sneered .

What are you worried about ? Ive already taken the risk with poison , so why should I be afraid of what comes after ? He reminded her , You just need to keep quiet , especially when the elders ask .

Well both deny .

it , understand ? Serenas face turned pale with fear .

But if they really investigate , wont they find out ? Harvey cut her off with a harsh grunt .

Just do as I say .

If we stick to the story , no one will ever know .

Well just say that Dad worked himself to death .

He was too tired and didnt rest enough , thats all .

He continued , Anyway , theres no one else here but us .

No one will ever know he was driven to death by us .

Serena finally seemed to relax , her face lighting up with a pleased smile .

Harvey , with your dad gone , the Weller familys power is yours now .

Dont forget your promise to me , she purred , her voice dripping with temptation .

Harveys eyes were ablaze with lust as he looked at her , her aging body still giving off a seductive aura .

Without a second thought , he tore off her silk nightgown with a lecherous grin .

Dont worry , Serena .

With Dad gone , the Weller family is ours .

As long as you obey me , Ill make you a true lady of the house , he said with a lewd smile .

Andrew frowned deeply .

This is more complicated than it seems .

I think theres more to his death .

Francescas eyes widened , and she nodded eagerly .

Thats exactly what Grandpa thinks too .

Andrew was puzzled .

Your Your grandpa ? Francesca went on , You didnt know ? Last night , before Kane died , Grandpa visited the Weller residence to check on him .

She explained , But this morning , they announced Kanes death , and Grandpa found it strange .

From what he saw , although Kane was poisoned , it didnt add up that he died so quickly .

Before leaving , Grandpa even gave Kane a life saving pill .

If Kane had taken it , shouldnt have died this quickly .