Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 367

Chapter 367 If Jayrodales wealthiest man could destroy him so easily , Donald shuddered to think about the power level of someone who commanded that kind of authority .

The sense of impending doom was overwhelming .

Mark said coldly , Your tears are useless now … Its too late .

Tell me , what possessed you to arrest Mr.

Lloyd in the first place ? Donalds face crumpled as he explained , It was Aspen Stevens .

She told me Mr.

Lloyd committed fraud at the antique appraisal convention , causing her to lose tens of millions , so I Mark cut him off with a sneer .

So , you just blindly acted on this womans word ? You didnt follow proper procedure or gather evidence ? You just took her baseless accusations at face value ? Donald shrank back , stammering , I I didnt think it through .

Aspens my old classmate , and I thought Id do her a favor .

Mark stated indifferently , What else ? You better tell me everything .

Otherwise , I wont be able to protect you if Marvin comes back.

Donald swallowed hard and spilled everything without reservation .

I actually wanted to sleep with Aspen , so when she called for help , I agreed without thinking .

I figured shed owe me a favor , and I could legitimately ask her to meet me at a hotel afterward .

He continued , I also heard Mr.

Lloyd had discovered a priceless treasure worth millions at the event .

I got greedy and thought Id bring it back to the precinct to see what was so special about it .

Mark mocked , You werent just looking you were blinded by greed and had a death wish .

Coveting Mr.

Lloyds possessions ? Donald , its a miracle youre still alive ! Donald asked cautiously , Mr.