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

right there ! Christinas voice was sharp , filled with anger

nasty , Im done protecting your feelings

to me ?

in with a

, we

at Christie

Laurens lapdog

with Marvin , using the wealth of the richest

understand youre Just

men rely on

he heard the funniest joke

, and his

, her

just saying I cant judge peoples character ? Andrew took a deep breath , fighting the urge to shake some

opinion of me

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

when Shawn made the

to help me get

it with my own

say now ? Shawn was secretly thrilled to see the two

, he had the upper hand over Andrew

of it , Christina

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

excuse for a

diggers before , but this guy takes the cake

If I were Ms.

, Id slap him

immoral or just insane ? A

I cant believe Ms.

had to deal with someone like

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

ready to jump in at Christinas

Just leave .

see your face again , Christina stated , pointing at the door and turning away in disgust

Now I see youre not

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

, the bald leader barked , a cigarette dangling

cowered , sensing trouble

forward , frowning

Im Christina Stevens .

? Baldy flashed a sleazy

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

of it

grab

Christinas face paled .

wouldnt dare ! Baldys grin turned sinister

you ll soon see what

that property and you too

Well

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