When She Rose From the Ashes (Natalie and Jensen) novel Chapter 99

Chapter 99 The Ashes and the Lie

Chapter 99 The Ashes and the Lie

Yvonne’s eyes were slightly red, and the sight made Shauna’s chest tighten.

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“I miss her too. But she’s gone, and there’s nothing we can do about it. The best thing you can do now is take care of yourself, live your life to the fullest. That’s what your sister would’ve wanted most.”

Yvonne nodded, her eyes still wet.

Just then, Shauna got a call from one of her people.

“Shauna, Jensen’s men have been snooping around Ocean City asking questions about Phantom’s ashes. We’ve just found a potential lead. Do you want us to cut the trail?”

Both Shauna and Yvonne froze for a moment.

They had thought the black market in Ocean City was airtight. How had someone managed to pick up a trace?

“Clean it up. Completely.”

“Understood.”

Shauna hung up, her expression turning serious.

“I need to handle this. I’m leaving Ms. Summers’ safety to you.”

“Got it, Shauna.”

Yvonne pulled herself together immediately.

Whatever had caused her sister’s failure, now wasn’t the time to investigate. Right now, the priority was keeping

Natalie safe.

And she was starting to suspect someone inside the organization was a mole.

She had to stand firm-for Mr. Gunn’s sake.

Meanwhile, on Jensen’s end, he had just installed a new phone, SIM card and all, when an anonymous message popped up.

“Heard you’re digging into Natalie’s missing ashes. Do you really think the person who died was Natalie? If it was, and Natalie has no family left in this world, who would risk stealing her ashes?”

Jensen, already questioning whether Natalie was truly dead, lit up the moment he read the message.

“Who are you?”

He immediately called the number, but the line was disconnected.

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A virtual number?

Jensen’s gaze turned dark.

“Hansel!”

The moment he called, Hansel stepped into the room.

“Mr. Luke.”

“Any updates on the ashes?”

Hansel bowed slightly. “Someone saw Ms. Natalie’s urn being moved over in the black market. But our people can’t get inside. First Hall is like the management agency of the black market-only those with authority can

enter.”

“Then find out what it takes to get into black market management. I don’t care what it costs.”

Jensen wasn’t letting go of even the faintest thread.

“Yes, sir.”

Hansel nodded, then hesitated. “Mr. Luke… things on Ms. Summers’ side don’t seem good.”

“Is she dying?”

Jensen’s tone was cold as ice-like he was asking about the weather.

Yet not long ago, he had ignored Natalie’s life for Sharon’s sake.

Hansel sighed inwardly, though his face remained neutral.

“No. She’s just ill.”

“Then get her a doctor. Why tell me? Do I look like a physician?”

Annoyance flickered in Jensen’s eyes.

Hansel immediately caught on.

“Understood. I’ll arrange a doctor right away.”

He turned to leave, a trace of contempt surfacing in his heart.

Now that Sharon’s sick, you’re suddenly saying get her a doctor? Back when Ms. Natalie was around, if Sharon so much as said ow, Mr. Luke would nearly kill himself to make her smile.

People only treasure what they’ve lost.

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Chapter 99 The Ashes and the Lie

But not everything gives you a second chance.

Hansel shook his head as he walked out.

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Jensen checked his phone again-twenty missed calls from Sharon, plus unread messages on WhatsApp and via

text.

What once used to stir something in his chest now just annoyed him.

It was because of her that he lost Natalie.

If she hadn’t saved his life years ago, he wouldn’t have given her anything-not even a sliver of dignity.

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