Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 975

It was not that Nyla was some reckless flirt—far from it. She was just under unbearable pressure from her family, and Andrew's sudden appearance had felt like a lifeline. In her heart, she fantasized that if she could marry someone like Andrew, her life would finally feel complete.

Nonetheless, it did not take long for reality to set in. Andrew was incredible—kind, brilliant, and respected—and she knew she was not in his league.

Gorgeous and confident women like Lauren and Francesca were all vying for his attention, so someone like her did not stand a chance. That thought broke her heart a little, but at the same time, she felt strangely lucky.

After all, even though Nyla did not have his love, Andrew and Francesca, not to mention Lauren, were all incredibly kind to her.

Especially Andrew. As the head of Moonlit Apothecary, he cared for her and supported her like a mentor. At Moonlit Apothecary, she could already see a promising future ahead of her.

"Dad, if there's something you want to say, just say it," Nyla said, sensing that Dominic was not buttering her up for no reason.

Dominic gave her a knowing smile. "Nyla, I need a favor. And you're the only one who can make it happen. If this works, the Goth family is going to take off—big time!"

However, Nyla did not feel excited. In fact, a quiet alarm rang in her chest, and she asked cautiously, "What kind of favor, Dad? I've only just started working, and I'm not exactly experienced. But if it's something I can help with, I'll give it my all. If it's beyond me, though, I hope you won't be disappointed."

Nyla shook her head firmly. "No, Dad. You're wrong. Those formulas are Moonlit Apothecary's most valuable assets. Only a handful of people have access—Dr. Francesca, Dr. Cedric, and of course, Dr. Lloyd himself. The rest of us aren't even allowed near that vault."

Dominic's smile vanished. He let out a cold snort and said, "Don't lie to me. You always look away to the side when you're making something up. Since the truth's out, I'm assigning this to you, Nyla. I don't care how you do it—you just need to get those formulas. Got it?"

Nyla's voice cracked with panic. "Dad, that's stealing! You're asking me to rob the people who've treated me better than anyone! All of them have been nothing but good to me. They've treated me with respect and care—how could I possibly betray them like that?"

Dominic slammed the table, his voice booming. "Enough! You're being disloyal to your own family! What has Moonlit Apothecary really done for you, huh? Gave you a decent paycheck and flattered you a little—that's it? Remember, no one will ever care for you like me!"