Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

Chapter 678

The line went dead as Marvin hung up without giving Christina the chance to say another word.

She sat there, the phone still pressed to her ear, her mind utterly blank. Marvin’s parting words echoed through

her skull like a relentless drumbeat.

“Christina, by giving him up, you didn’t just lose a relationship–you lost everything.”

“No,” she whispered to herself, gripping the phone tighter. “No, my judgment wasn’t wrong. Andrew was lazy. He had no ambition. We didn’t match anymore–I made the right decision… I did the right thing.”

Yet, no matter how many times she repeated the words, the doubts gnawed deeper. Denial was always the first response when confronted with a painful truth. People instinctively clung to their own version of events, unwilling to admit they had misjudged, unwilling to face the consequences of their choices.

Her breath quickened, and before she could think twice, she dialed another number. This time, she called Mark’s office.

the familiar, steady voice on the other end.

from Stevens Corporation,” she said, forcing calm into her tone. “I’m really sorry to bother you, but I was hoping you could help me with something. It’s

was a pause. Then, Mark asked in a surprised tone, “You’re

“I know it sounds unusual, but this is really important to

right,” Mark said, his tone softening. “What exactly would you like to know? I’ll tell you what I

“A while back, when Jayrodale Bank tried to deny us that loan, and you stepped in

got that part all wrong. Harvey? Please. The man might have the Weller family name, but he doesn’t have the influence to summon me. That day at the bank? Mr.

Her lips trembled as she forced out her next question. “Mr. Thatcher, I also heard that you were seriously injured last year. Is it true that Andrew saved your

Stevens, I’d

tone grew more thoughtful as he continued, “I’ve heard bits and pieces about you two. What can I say? Fate is fickle. But don’t let regret consume you. At least

ruin. You might not have known it, but he was always making sure you and your business stayed afloat. And now? Well… whatever history you two had, it’s over. But one thing is clear–Mr. Lloyd is a man who

down.‘