Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

Chapter 850

Chapter 859

Douglas shot Irene a cold glance and sneered. “You fool. Your brain is filled with nothing but greed and shallow ambition–have you ever thought beyond that? You, Leroy and Christina are all blind to who Andrew truly is and his potential.

“Only I saw it. Your arrogant daughter? She was lucky to be with him–she was the one reaching up, not the other way around. But now, it’s too late. You let a wonderful man slip through your fingers.

“The Stevens family had a chance to rise, and you all threw it away. You deserve your downfall”

His voice was filled with regret and disappointment.

Christina clenched her fists, her nails digging into her palms. “Grandpa, listen to me–Stevens Corporation will still thrive, even without Andrew. I just need time.”

Douglas scoffed, disinterested, as he stood up and walked toward the door. “Christie, you’re just a woman; I know exactly how capable you are. So do me a favor–stop wasting your time fighting meaningless battles and making reckless choices.

when he was with us, but now? Now he’s free, soaring to heights we’ll never

‘t change it.”

I don’t care if you become rich and powerful–I just want this family to

weight of a missed opportunity he

gritted her teeth, anger burning in

than Andrew? Even her own

collapsed onto the floor, wiping her tears as she sobbed. “Christie… Leroy… we almost died

fingers down his throat, trying to purge himself of the filth. His voice was hoarse as he whimpered, “Mom, I’m scared too… The Stevens family is too weak. If we don’t have someone to back

need to go find

actually thinking

tonight? No, I never would have lowered myself like that. But after what just happened… I see everything clearly now. Andrew has already risen far beyond us–so high that we can’t even look up

I was too blind to acknowledge it. I kept ignoring the truth, refusing to see his worth.

“I can’t live like this anymore. I won’t let this family suffer again. I won’t let you be treated like dirt again. So, Christina… we need to beg Andrew for mercy. For the sake of the past, maybe–just maybe—he’ll grant