Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren)

Seth shook his head and said, "Mr. Parks, this happened on my turf, so naturally, I'll take full responsibility. But Aspen is off-limits, as she's my woman. I can promise you this-I'll cripple Andrew and make him crawl to you on his knees to beg for mercy. You can do whatever you want to him then, how about that?"

Davon growled, "Not a chance! That punk Andrew beat me up mercilessly. As the Vice CEO of Phoenixdream Enterprises, there's no way I'm letting him off the hook. But more importantly, if I don't get Aspen in my bed soon, I'll lose my damn mind."

Seth's expression darkened. "Mr. Parks, you're pushing it. By rights, since the fight happened in my club, I'm offering to take care of Andrew for you. But as for Aspen, it's fair game. May the better man win. Whoever has the power to claim her, gets to keep her. Isn't that fair?"

Davon's face twisted. "Mr. Haywood... you too? You're into that woman?"

Seth replied without hesitation, "Of course. I'm not just interested-I'm dead set on having her. Even if you weren't involved, I'd still have Andrew eliminated. Aspen belongs to me."noveldrama

His obsession was not just about Aspen's body. It was also about the 50 billion dollars tied to Supreme Capital Group.

Seth's fantasy was crystal clear-he wanted both the woman and the wealth.

Andrew? He was just a punk from Jayrodale.

So what if he had money? He was still nothing compared to the Haywoods, one of the Five Apex Families. Seth thought he was just a fat sheep, waiting to be carved.

Davon scowled, clearly unhappy. Eventually, he forced out, "Fine. You can have Aspen. But can't I at least have one night with her? That's not asking much, is it? Honestly, that woman has me losing it-she's the hottest I've ever seen."

Seth's tone instantly turned icy. "Mr. Parks, you know she's a rare gem. So, do you think I wouldn't notice that too? Do you think I'd be willing to share someone like her? Let you have her for a night? What if you mess things up? Who do Lhold accountable then?"

Davon snapped, "Mr. Haywood, if you're gonna be that greedy, then we're not gonna see eye to eye! How about this once you're done with her, you pass her along to me. Deal? I'm fine with used goods.

"No, wait-third-hand goods. Andrew

probably already got a taste of her.

That bastard claimed he never

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touched her, but who the hell believes that? A guy like that, resisting a woman like Aspen? No damn way."

He laughed bitterly, voice filled with jealousy and regret.

Seth snorted. "Mr. Parks, I think we should stop talking about Andrew. Just gather your men and head to the hotel. Wipe them out. And as for Aspen? Sorry, but I'm never going to get tired of her."

He added, "That woman is going to be mine-and mine alone. I'll keep her locked away at one of my private villas and dress her up in different outfits every day, and she'll be mine to devour every night..."

Davon realized he was never going to get what he wanted.

He sneered bitterly and said, "Fine, Mr. Haywood. Your family's powerful—I can't fight that."