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 , filled with anger and

nasty , Im done protecting your

see someone nice to me ? She could not believe that the

chimed in with

, we get

to get back at Christie for

you became Laurens lapdog

teamed up with Marvin , using the wealth of the richest man

I understand youre Just trying to stroke your

men rely on themselves , not

he heard the

and his logic was so twisted that

her eyes filled with disgust

saying I cant judge peoples character ? Andrew took

of me

by what I said about Shawn- Christina cut him off angrily , shut up !

Shawn made

used his family connections to

saw it with my own

now ? Shawn was secretly

had the

looks of it , Christina was thoroughly disgusted with

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

a pathetic excuse

before , but

If I were Ms.

slap him

insane ? A guy like

I cant believe Ms.

to deal with

The other diners in the restaurant started muttering

to jump in at Christinas command , eager to teach Andrew a

Just leave .

Christina stated , pointing at the door and turning

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

, a group of tough looking men

You need to come with us , the bald leader barked , a cigarette dangling from his lips

diners cowered , sensing

forward , frowning

Im Christina Stevens .

do you want ? Baldy

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

it ?

, grab her

Christinas face paled .

dare ! Baldys grin turned sinister

you ll

taking that property and you

at those beautiful legs of yours ! Well have fun with you for a good long while

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