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 .

of this foolish

was sharp , filled with anger and hurt

so nasty , Im done

to see someone nice to me ? She

in with a smug smile

, we get it

back at Christie for dumping

became Laurens lapdog

, you teamed up with Marvin , using the wealth of

man to man , I understand youre Just trying to stroke your

advice real men rely on themselves , not others

he heard the

was truly a champion of misunderstanding , and his

at Andrew , her eyes filled with

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

of me

, shut up ! Even now , youre still

Shawn

family connections to help

with my

say now ? Shawn was secretly thrilled to see the two at each others

the upper hand over

Christina was thoroughly disgusted with this

on his door , and he believed it

a pathetic excuse for

gold diggers before , but this guy takes the

If I were Ms.

Id slap him

insane ? A guy like

I cant believe Ms.

with someone like that

the restaurant started muttering among themselves , their eyes full of contempt for Andrew

jump in at Christinas

Just leave .

, Christina stated , pointing at

, Now I

was about to exit , a group of tough looking

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

diners cowered

stepped forward , frowning

Im Christina Stevens .

? Baldy flashed

property in South City Stevens Corporation has it now , right ?

of it

grab her

Christinas face paled .

dare ! Baldys

you ll soon

taking that property

yours ! Well have

forward ,