Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

Chapter 1 Author:Only For You Last Updated:2024-10-14 10:13:00 Im sorry, Andrew, but I cant marry you! Christina Stevens declared coldly in the CEOs office of Stevens Corporation.

She sat behind her desk, looking elegant in a black lace dress, her demeanor icy and aloof.

Across from her sat a handsome man in modest attire.

Andrew Lloyd could not believe what he was hearing and asked, Christie, what do you mean? What happened to the promise between us? They had agreed to tie the knot on the day Stevens Corporation went public, marking the end of their three-year courtship.

Since weve been dating each other, Ill be frank, Christina replied, tucking a stray strand of hair behind her ear.

Her stunning features exuded grace and beauty with every movement.

Andrew, dont you think the gap between us has grown too wide? Its like were from different worlds now.

Forcing this relationship wont do you any good.

For me, it would be… a burden.

A burden? Andrew was stunned, never expecting Christina to say such a thing.

If it had not been for his help, the Stevens family would have gone bankrupt long ago, let alone gone public.

In fact, he had shaped Christinas success with his own hands.

I know this decision is hard for you to accept.

How about this? Consider it a debt I owe you.

After we cancel the wedding, Ill give you a settlementcash, a villa, and a luxury car.

That should be enough for you to live comfortably.

Christina pulled out a pen and checkbook from her designer purse as she spoke.

Andrew watched in silence as she wrote down the figure: 1.2 million.

He felt as if he was looking at a stranger.

Is this all our years together are worth to you? Just a string of numbers? Andrew asked.

Christinas perfect features flickered with complexity for a moment before settling back into indifference.

If you think its not enough, I can add more.

Name your price.

Andrew stared at her, pain evident in his eyes at how Christina had mistaken his question for thinking it was not enough.

youre dead set on backing out of this marriage? Christina pressed her lips together and turned to look out the

you want to see it, I have

of over

angle, did not fit

even on an

wantedit was

years of love, countless nights together, and all those breakfasts and dinners I made would ultimately

of Stevens Corporation, Jayrodales golden girl, with

me? Im just a nobody, clearly not worthy of the outstanding

Stevens.

chuckled bitterly, feeling

as she glanced

done a lot for me, but this… its not what I

Forget it.

no matter how

Take the money.

years, Christina said as she pushed the check toward

not even look

1.2 million dollars breakup fee? How generous of

Stevens.

I dont need

up and walked toward

Andrew about to leave,

strongly advise you to take

a fool for the sake of

you could never earn this

Andrew ignored her words.

truth, 1.2 million dollars was not a sum

right there,

jewelry and wearing flashy makeup strode into

Andrew immediately recognized her.

mother, Irene Cowellwho would have been Andrews

were not that close! If youre leaving, take your

has no room for your junk, Irene

box and a credit card from her purse and tossed them at

appeared on his face was instantly replaced

engagement ring he had carefully chosen for Christina, along

there was no need to hurt

wanted this too? I thought Ive always treated

harsh

Did I hit a nerve? Mom, watch your mouth! Christina snapped,

was on a