From Ashes to Empire
groaning in pain. They scrambled to their feet and fl
expected sense of relief. The pressure
Let's drink to that!" Fiona cheered, grabbing the half-em
ut it was too late. Fiona suddenly doubled over
d, helping Fiona stay upright to prev
d retching. Instead of sobering up, she seemed
. I think I like you... I miss my dad..." she s
s, Liam felt a headache coming on. H
couldn't just leave Fiona, who was now deeply intoxicated and
to find a family member in her contacts,
yielded soft snores in response. Resign
discovered she was only twenty-six,
asking the hotel receptionist to help her clean up. Fiona had vomited earlier,
fused, looking at Liam with disdain, as i
hile harboring less honorable intentions. In her eyes, Liam was ju
ad no choice but t
coat and shoes. Hesitating briefly, he noticed her tight
ho valued cleanliness. Steeling himself, Liam also removed
s sticking to his back. Despite Fiona's slight build, moving
towel before leaving the room,
s ID and phone number for a secondary registration. This precaution was com
ating, as if she wanted to say something. "Is there
ng in. "You look strong, but it seems like you're struggling in some areas. I ca
s a "quick finisher" based on how
else," Liam retorted, rolling
rtant to be effective?" the receptionist
.
m found his mother asleep, the
as still by her side,
ught you some snacks," Liam said
" Lucy snapped, rolling her eyes a
but couldn't find t
th the truth about Eve's betraya
er. "Uncle John came by earlier. He left something fo
puzzled but went
it filled with cash-ten stacks, t
t John, despite his modest means, had come thr
arely making enough to cover their expenses. A hun
waited for Liam to ask for help. He had learned abou
were there when things were good, but t
John. Their bond was strong enough that words weren'
her was comfortable and fed, Liam prepar
e expensive medication. Despite his disdain for Eve's
He would do whatever it took to ensure
anded over. Eve had always been generous with her brother, often giving him money secretly after marrying