Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You Novel

Chapter 312 Atlas mocking laughter echoed from a distance .

Before you came to Jayrodale , Northern District was already a dominant force .

With or without you , it makes no difference .

Also , Finley -Ive been putting up with your nonsense for way too long ! Get lost , you pathetic son of a bitch ! he added with a sneer .

Left standing alorie , Finley burned with murderous rage .

Atlas had slapped him , severed their partnership , and humiliated him publicly .

If that was the case , Finley decided there was no point feeling guilty anymore .

Atlas , the so- called crime lord of the Northern District , was nothing more than a shortsighted fool .

He thought someone as petty as Atlas never deserved his full support anyway , especially since everything was happening because of a woman .

Meanwhile , Natasha and Dylan exchanged glances , their mutual excitement impossible to hide .

The Northern Districts two pillars , Atlas and Finley , had finally gone their separate ways .

Now , it was their turn to take the stage .

Both of them turned their eyes toward Andrew .

Though they remained silent , the admiration in their gazes was unmistakable .

Natasha , in particular , felt her thoughts begin to race .

Andrew is far too talented to let slip away ! There was no way she could allow Andrew to align himself fully with Dylan and South City .

Natasha was the type who , once she set her mind to something , would stop at nothing to get what she wanted .

As Atlas and his men departed , Michael hobbled into the hotel with help from his entourage .

Overwhelmed with resentment , he grumbled , Atlas , youve gone too far ! Im part of the Rhodes family , for crying out loud ! Andrew glanced at him and smirked .

Mr.

Rhodes , looks like youve been properly humiliated ! Michael glared at him with pure hatred , Andrew , if it werent for your stirring up trouble , I never wouldve been punished by Atlas ! Tonight , youre not walking out of this hotel alive ! Andrew shrugged , unfazed .

Youre welcome to try .

Natasha spoke up calmly .

Mr.

Rhodes , Andrew is under my protection now .

If you want to touch him , youll have to go through me first .

Michael hesitated , his expression dark and uncertain .

With Natasha backing Andrew , he could not afford to act recklessly .

Finley ground his teeth in frustration and growled , Mr.

Rhodes , why dont we join forces ? No matter what , were taking Andrew down tonight +25 BONUS Chapter 312 Michaels eyes lit up with delight .

Mr.

Moore , are you saying youre ready to switch sides and work with me ? Finleys tone turned cold .

Dont flatter yourself Do you really think someone like you is worthy of my loyalty ? What Im offering is a partnership to eliminate Andrew .

Thats it , Finley clarified .

Though disappointed , Michael still nodded .

Fine .

Ill work with you on this .

Before they could act , Dylan stepped forward , his presence menacing .

He threatened , I dare of you to even lay a finger on Mr.

Lloyd .

If you do , Ill bring every one of my men from South City here tonight and tear this hotel apart .

any The threat instantly silenced Michael and Finley .

A partnership between Natasha and Dylan meant combining nearly half of Jayrodales underground power , leaving the two of them completely outmatched .

Finleys chest heaved as he struggled to contain his frustration .

In the end , he had no choice but to storm off , shouting over his shoulder , Andrew , you just wait !