All Chapters of RISING FROM THE ASHES : FROM PRISONER TO SHADOW TYRANT: Chapter 91
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100 chapters
A STORY REWRITTEN
"Sometimes the best way to survive a scandal is not denying it…"Charlie’s calm voice reached quietly through the luxurious private conference room inside the Carvendish company headquarters while several legal advisors, media consultants, and public relations managers sat surrounding the massive glass table with tense expressions.Large digital screens displayed countless headlines attacking the Carvendish family continuously."Why exactly Ethan Carvendish was framed?""Who suppressed evidence during original investigation." "Public Demands Reopening Of Three-Year-Old Case." "The Carvendish Family Sacrificed Their Own Son?" The atmosphere inside the room felt suffocating.Jerome stood near the windows with a dark expression while Hailey paced anxiously nearby clutching her phone tightly.Even Sally looked visibly unsettled after witnessing the company shares dropping continuously since morning.Only Charlie remained calm.Dangerously calm.One of the media consultants finally spok
CHAOS BEFORE THE CAMERAS
"What exactly did you expect from him?" Ethan asked calmly while his gaze remained fixed on the television screen where Charlie continued speaking with carefully controlled emotion before the reporters. "If he wasn’t capable of acting like this, how do you think he managed to win everyone’s attention all these years?" Scarlett crossed her arms tightly while leaning back against the sofa, her sharp eyes still fixed at the ongoing press conference."Even so," she admitted quietly, "I didn’t expect him to manipulate the situation this smoothly as if he was prepared from the beginning for this situation."Ethan let out a faint breath that almost resembled amusement, though there was no real humor behind it."That’s how Charlie has always been," he replied evenly. "From the moment he stepped into the Carvendish mansion, he understood exactly what people wanted to see... He survived all these years with this level of perfection in manipulations, his only goal is to manipulate any situation
SHE STOPPED FEELING TEMPORARY
"What's with that look on your face?" Ethan narrowed his eyes after feeling her piercing gaze fixed on him.Scarlett was surprised by his question. "Wow, you're paying attention to me?""Whatever, just tell me, why are you looking at me with such a fierce gaze?" "So," Scarlett said while lazily resting across the sofa inside the quiet penthouse living room, "what exactly are you planning to gift me for helping you destroy your enemies this beautifully?"The rain outside had finally stopped, leaving the city glowing softly beneath the midnight lights beyond the enormous glass windows.The atmosphere inside the penthouse felt unusually peaceful for once.No political chaos or media scandals, not even Black Oracle reports flooding the screens.Only soft music playing quietly in the background while Ethan sat near the dining counter reviewing the last few reports of the night.At Scarlett’s question, he slowly lifted his gaze toward her."I thought you did everything on your own, so are
HIS DANGEROUS WIFE
"Is there anything I can hide from you?" Ethan exhaled softly. "You notice everything." "I notice you." That answer alone made his chest tighten faintly, before Scarlett could say anything else, Ethan suddenly reached forward quietly.Scarlett blinked in surprise.Because this time, he was the one pulling her closer first, her breath caught slightly while Ethan’s hand rested gently against her waist.For a moment, neither moved nor spoke.Then slowly, Ethan leaned closer.Scarlett’s heartbeat instantly lost rhythm."Ethan…"His eyes remained fixed on hers quietly, and then, for the very first time... He kissed her first.Softly, carefully.... Almost hesitantly.Like someone touching something precious for the first time without knowing how much pressure might break it or when to stop it.Scarlett froze completely for nearly two seconds.Not because she disliked it but because she genuinely never expected him to initiate first.For so long, she tried to break the cold walls he built
THE SYMPATHY WAR
"What do you mean Charlie attempted suicide? He was fine just a few minutes back, isn't he?" Jerome’s furious voice exploded across the hospital corridor while doctors and nurses rushed urgently past him beneath the harsh emergency lights.Hailey visibly looked broken after hearing to doctors saying that Charlie committed suicide out of guilt that he brought shame to the family. "How much that innocent boy going to suffer? Till what extent he'll be dragged?""Mom, please don't be sad, everything will be fine," Sally tried to comfort her mother. "Charlie will be fine, doctors are treating him."Hailey burst into tears. "The same doctors are telling he is in a critical condition...""Don't worry, no matter what the cost, please save Charlie, money doesn't matter, he needs to be safe," Jerome said to a doctor and the doctor nodded his head. "We will try our best Mr. Carvendish!"And immediately even he left from there leaving the trio anxious about Charlie's condition.Outside the hospi
HIS SILENCE, HER RAGE
"Why does it smell surprisingly good in here?"Scarlett’s sleepy voice echoed softly through the quiet penthouse early in the morning while sunlight passed faintly through the enormous glass windows overlooking the city.The storm from the previous night had finally disappeared, leaving the skyline washed clean beneath pale morning light.Inside the kitchen, Ethan stood calmly near the stove preparing breakfast while soft instrumental music played quietly in the background.For once, the atmosphere felt peaceful.No reporters or scandals, not even Black Oracle meetings to disturb their domestic space after a passionate night.Only the sound of coffee brewing and food sizzling softly inside the pan.At Scarlett’s voice, Ethan finally turned slightly.And the moment he saw her, his movements paused briefly.Scarlett stood near the hallway entrance wearing one of his oversized black shirts that nearly reached her thighs while her long hair remained completely messy from sleep.She looked
THE UNWANTED HEIR
"Why are all the major news channels suddenly changing their headlines again? What happened?" The confused voice echoed through the crowded hospital corridor while reporters, nurses, and several members of the Carvendish company staff simultaneously looked down toward their phones in visible confusion.Only moments earlier, public sympathy had finally started shifting back toward the Carvendish family after Charlie’s suicide attempt and because of emotional drama by Carvendish family members.Now something had changed again.Inside the hospitals' private waiting room, Jerome immediately grabbed the television remote before increasing the volume sharply.The large screen flickered briefly.Then suddenly, a new headline appeared across every major news channel simultaneously."Exclusive Footage Released From Inside Carvendish Mansion." "Previously Hidden Videos Raise Questions About Ethan Carvendish’s Treatment Within The Carvendish Mansion." "Did Ethan Carvendish Truly Harmed Charli
I'M NOT YOUR BLOOD BANK
"What nonsense are these people spreading now?! How dare they twist our family matters like this?!" Hailey’s furious voice resounded sharply across the hospital corridor while several nurses and hospital staff instinctively lowered their heads awkwardly after hearing her outburst."Are they going to spread things without checking facts? When did we mistreat that bastard? It's him who is ungrateful to choose an outsider over family... Why the hell they're supporting him?" Sally is completely enraged. "This public is also too stupid, rather than looking into truth, they're believing those maids and servants of our house and being ridiculous in front of us." The atmosphere surrounding the Carvendish family had become increasingly unbearable after the mansion footage spread publicly across every platform.Whispers followed them everywhere.Judgmental stares lingered constantly.Even the reporters outside the emergency floor had doubled within less than an hour.Jerome stood near the em
NOW YOU REMEMBER HE’S YOUR SON?
"You’re trying to kill your own brother!" Jenny screamed furiously the moment the call connected while panic and rage mixed visibly inside her trembling voice. "How can you become this heartless Ethan? I'm really disappointed in you?"Inside the penthouse, the peaceful atmosphere sharply contrasted the chaos inside the hospital.Soft sunlight still illuminated the enormous living room quietly while muted news reports continued flashing across the television screen nearby.Ethan once again slept beneath the blanket beside Scarlett after finally exhausting himself emotionally for the first time in years.The moment Jenny’s scream echoed through the phone, Scarlett’s eyes slowly darkened.Then calmly, almost very calmly, she lifted the phone toward her ear."Lower your voice," Scarlett said softly. "My husband is sleeping."The hospital corridor instantly fell silent.Jenny visibly froze hearing her voice."Aunt?" she asked sharply. "Why are you answering Ethan’s phone?" Scarlett’s fing
THE PRICE OF CONDITIONAL LOVE
“So what now?” Jenny asked bitterly while tightening her grip around the phone. “You’re really going to let Charlie die?”Inside the penthouse, silence settled briefly after her question.Scarlett lowered her gaze quietly toward Ethan who was sleeping peacefully, while sunlight continued spilling softly across the enormous living room.Even while asleep, exhaustion still lingered visibly across his face.For several long seconds, Scarlett said nothing.Then finally, she answered softly.“No, Jenny.”The hospital corridor instinctively quieted again.Scarlett’s voice remained calm.“That family is simply facing the consequences of treating Ethan like he only existed to save Charlie.”The sentence landed heavily, painfully and before Jenny could speak again, Scarlett calmly disconnected the call.The sharp silence afterward felt suffocating inside the hospital corridor.Jenny slowly lowered the phone from her ear while her breathing remained visibly uneven.No one spoke immediately.Not