Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

Chapter 19 Shawn looked at Andrew with a smirk .

Whats the matter , Andrew ? You sound like you have a problem with this .

Irene mocked , Of course he does .

He cant stand that youre more capable than him .

Hes just jealous .

Andrew shook his head , amazed at Shawns shamelessness .

He knew the truth Marvin had personally called him for permission , and it was only after Andrew gave the green light that Stevens Corporation had a shot at the orphanage property .

Shawn raised his glass , looking smug .

Andrew , youre being ridiculous .

Im graciously inviting you for a drink , and instead of being grateful , youre questioning me .

Your attitude suggests you think you helped Christie , not me .

Leroy scoffed , Yeah , right ! As if a wimp like him could pull that off .

If he managed to do it , Id eat my hat .

Andrew turned to Christina , his tone serious .

A word of advice : youre surrounded by dishonest idiots with bad intentions .

Be careful .

Id hate to see you run the Stevens Corporation into the ground because you cant judge peoples character .

However , his well intentioned words were met with displeasure from Christina .

Andrew , I dont understand why you always have such a problem with the people around me .

I know I you earlier with the misunderstanding , and Ive apologized .

But that doesnt give you the right to baselessly smear the reputations of those close to me .

hurt Andrew was taken aback .

Baselessly smear ? So you still think Im causing trouble for no reason ? Christina sighed , waving her hand tiredly .

Can we drop this ? Honestly , Andrew , Im really disappointed in you right now .

Andrew let out a bitter laugh , realizing his good intentions had backfired .

Fine , youre always right .

Im the bad guy , Im targeting the people around you , and I cant stand to see you .

happy .

Is that what you want to hear ? With a cold chuckle , Andrew turned to leave .

had enough of

Christinas voice was sharp , filled with

nasty , Im done

but now you cant even stand to see someone nice to me ? She could not believe that the

with a smug smile

we get

back at Christie

, you became Laurens

you teamed up with Marvin , using the wealth of the richest man in town to

, I understand youre Just trying to stroke

men rely on themselves , not others

heard the funniest

misunderstanding , and his

her eyes filled with

tongue ? Werent you just saying I cant judge peoples character ? Andrew took

opinion of me doesnt

Christina cut him off angrily , shut up !

when Shawn made

his family connections to help me

with

secretly thrilled to see the

he had the upper hand over

looks of it , Christina was thoroughly disgusted with this loser

his door , and he believed it would not be long before he could have her in his

pathetic excuse for a man

before , but this guy takes

If I were Ms.

, Id slap him silly

he immoral or just insane ? A guy

I cant believe Ms.

had to deal with someone

unfair to her ! The other diners in the restaurant started muttering among themselves , their eyes full of contempt

few men looked ready to jump in at Christinas command , eager to teach

Just leave .

never want to see your face again , Christina stated , pointing at the door and turning away in

to leave , replied coldly , Now I see youre not just foolish ,

about to exit , a group of tough looking men in black suits burst

the CEO of Stevens Corporation ? You need to come with us , the bald leader barked , a cigarette dangling from

cowered , sensing trouble

forward ,

Im Christina Stevens .

? Baldy flashed a sleazy grin

a beauty ? Tell me , that property in South City Stevens Corporation has it

of it ?

, grab

Christinas face paled .

Baldys grin turned sinister

sweetheart , you ll soon see what

that property and you

! Well have fun with you for a good

rushed forward , enraged