Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren)

Sighing, Irene said, "Christie, you might not want to hear this, but you and Andrew, you two are from completely different worlds now!"

Her words were hard for Christina to swallow. She never expected that her mother, who always looked down on Andrew, was now admitting defeat.

Leroy snorted, "Mom, I can't agree with you on this one. Sure, Andrew's successful, but it's not as exaggerated as you're making it sound, okay?

"You only see him putting on airs, but did you ever think that by annoying all the big shots in Blumedale, he's going to have to pay the price sooner or later? And now Mr. Wright has set his sights on him. As I see it, Andrew's time's up."noveldrama

Irene snapped, "You little brat, when adults are talking, you'd better keep your mouth shut! Don't think I don't know what's on your mind. You're always thinking about using Christie to live in luxury, hang out with celebrities, and drive a sports car!

"But have you ever thought about it? You're a man. How can you be so pathetic? Andrew made his fortune, and now he's on top of the world. What about you? You're still a useless waste!"

Leroy turned red with anger. "After all that's happened, you're really going to tell me I'm the problem? Mom, don't forget, it was you who looked down on Andrew in the beginning and didn't want him with Christie!

"You missed out on so many good things Andrew had to offer. Like that insanely expensive diamond ring and now all his wealth!"

Irene was furious, the regret eating her up inside. Her heart ached with regret, but she would never admit it. She did not expect Leroy, her own son, to call her out like this.

She shouted, "Y-You brat! So now you're some big shot, huh? From now on, don't think you can get a single cent from me. If you don't get a job, I'll starve you to death!"

Leroy scoffed, "Fine, if you won't give me anything, I don't want it anyway! Anyway, no matter what you two think, Quinton's the most impressive big shot I've ever met. I'm telling you now, I've locked in on Quinton's side! Shawn's been riding his coattails, acting like a big deal, so fdon't see why I can't do the same!"

Hearing Irene and Leroy argue, Christina felt her head spinning. She snapped, "Enough! Can you both just stop? I'll think about whether to join Quinton in Blumedale tonight. But before I decide, I'm going to talk to Andrew."

Irene was ecstatic. "Christie, have you finally come to your senses? Are you going to apologize and beg Andrew for forgiveness? Great, with you. We'll make it clear to

Andrew and get him to

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and work for the Stevens Corporation so we can grow stronger!"

Leroy reluctantly added, "Well, it's not like I'm against it. If Andrew comes back and gets together with Christie, plus gives me that G-Wagon of his, I'll grudgingly accept him as my brother-in-law!"

Christina shook her head coldly.

"You're all thinking too much. I'm not going there to apologize, and I'm definitely not begging him. I'm just going to let him know that people with more power and better opportunities are trying to recruit me. If he doesn't grab this chance, then I will go straight to Quinton's side."

Irene stared at her, stunned. "Christie, what's the point of all this? Are you really not willing to let go of your pride? Not willing to drop your arrogance?"

Christina snorted. "My pride and arrogance are everything to me. I can't let them go. If he was smart, he'd take my offer, come back, and help me build the Stevens Corporation!"

Leroy asked, "But what if Andrew doesn't appreciate it?"

Christina smirked. "Then we go our separate ways. I'll make sure he sees that

one day, I'll crush him."