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