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 had enough of this

was sharp , filled with anger and

so nasty ,

work against me , but now you cant even stand to see someone nice to me ? She could not believe

chimed in with

we

at Christie

became Laurens lapdog to annoy Christie

wealth of the richest man in town

I understand youre Just trying to stroke your

take my advice real men rely on themselves , not

heard

of misunderstanding , and his logic was so twisted that it was

glared at Andrew , her eyes filled

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

me doesnt matter

about Shawn- Christina cut him off angrily , shut up ! Even now , youre still questioning him ? Fine , Ill

was there when Shawn made

to help

with

do you have to say now ? Shawn was secretly thrilled to see the two at

he had the upper

it , Christina was thoroughly disgusted with this loser

door , and he believed it would not be long before

pathetic excuse

seen gold diggers before , but this guy takes the cake

If I were Ms.

slap him silly

insane ? A

I cant believe Ms.

with someone like

so unfair to her ! The other diners in the restaurant started muttering

at Christinas command , eager to teach

Just leave .

your face again , Christina stated , pointing at the door

Now I see youre

, a group of tough

us , the bald leader barked , a cigarette dangling from his

diners cowered

stepped forward , frowning

Im Christina Stevens .

do you want ? Baldy flashed a sleazy

in South City Stevens Corporation has it

of it ?

, grab

Christinas face paled .

Baldys

, sweetheart , you ll soon see what we

property and

beautiful legs of yours ! Well have fun with you for a

forward ,