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

right there ! Christinas voice was sharp ,

youre being so nasty , Im done protecting your

but now you cant even stand to see someone nice to me ? She could not believe that the man she had been with for three years could be so ugly on the inside

with a smug smile

we get it

get back at Christie for

Laurens

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

to man , I understand youre Just trying

my advice real men rely

heard

was truly a champion of misunderstanding , and his logic was so twisted

at Andrew , her eyes filled with

peoples character ? Andrew took a deep

of me doesnt matter

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

when Shawn made the call

used his family connections to help me get that property

with my own

have to say now ? Shawn was secretly

the

the looks of it , Christina

door , and he believed it would not be long before he

excuse for

gold diggers before , but this guy takes the

If I were Ms.

Id slap him silly

or just insane ? A guy

I cant believe Ms.

deal with

The other diners in the restaurant started muttering among themselves , their eyes full of

looked ready to jump in at Christinas command , eager to

Just leave .

stated , pointing at the door

replied coldly , Now I see youre not just foolish ,

tough looking men in black

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

other diners cowered , sensing

forward

Im Christina Stevens .

? Baldy

me , that property in South City Stevens Corporation has it

of it ?

grab her

Christinas face paled .

! Baldys grin turned sinister

ll soon see what we

property and you too

at those beautiful legs of yours ! Well have fun with

rushed forward ,