Chapter 11 Mr.


    Andrew Lloyd, donating 15 million! Shawn jumped up as if his seat was on fire.


    I request a verification.


    Is there someone else here with the same name? Irene paced anxiously, unable to contain her agitation


    It must be a mistake.


    Andrews a nobody.


    He might scrape together a few hundred dors for charity, but 15 million ? He couldnt earn that in


    several lifetimes! Amidst the chaos, Andrew remained calm, seated in his spot with an unreadable expression.


    The host promptly investigated Shawns request and announced the results.


    I apologize,dies and gentlemen, but we only have one Mr.


    Andrew Lloyd present.


    Theres no name.confusion.


    Now, Im pleased to dere that Mr.


    Lloyd has secured the rights to purchase thend for South City Orphanage. Congrattions, Mr.


    Lloyd ! Christinas face drained of color as the reality sank in.


    This oue was beyond her wildest imagination.


    Meanwhile, Laurens eyes sparkled as she stared at Andrew in the corner


    This unassuming man was clearly a hidden gem, an actual dark horse.


    She could not wait to unravel the secrets behind this mysterious figure.


    Impossible! This cant be happening


    How the hell did this loser pull it off? Shawn exploded, storming over to Andrew.


    Whered you get 15 million from, huh? Andrew nced at him indifferently.


    Is that any of your business? Shawn was caught off guard and sneered, Ive got it figured out.


    You stole it, didnt you? Dont y dumb


    I know youre a thief! Lauren approached, eyeing Shawn like he was an idiot.


    If petty theft could you 15 million, youd be quite the criminal mastermind.


    Why dont you give it a shot and see how that works out? Shawn was rendered speechless by her remark


    Just as he tried to press Andrew further, Christina intervened.


    Enough


    Were leaving, she said, her voice ice cold, having regained herposure.


    But Christie, this bastard ruined everything.


    Are we just going to let him get away with it? Shawn protested, grinding his teeth.


    Irene red daggers at Andrew.


    How dare you go against Christie ? Have you no conscience, you ungrateful wretch? Christinas barely maintainedposure crumbled once more.


    Shawn, Mom, please stop


    Havent we embarrassed ourselves enough? After venting her frustration, she turned to Andrew. Her gaze shifted fromplex emotions.


    to icy detachment.


    I never thought youd stoop so low


    Taking orders from others, using 1/3  someone elses power to get back at me.


    Does it feel good to have your revenge ? Andrew frowned, unable to make sense of her words


    Using someone elses power to get back at you? Isnt that what youre doing? Christina snapped, challenging Andrew.


    Andrew shook his head


    I may not be a saint, but Ive never stooped to such low tactics.


    You say Im getting revenge, but how exactly am I doing that? Christinaughed bitterly.


    You know what youve done.


    Weve reached this point, and I have nothing left to argue with you about.


    Heres some advice: true strengthes from within.


    You might rely on others for now, but it wontst forever.


    But then again, youve always been a pushover, without any backbone.


    Honestly, I dont regret cutting ties with you one bit! With that, Christina left the room with her head held high


    Shawn and Irene shot Andrew cold smirks before following her out.


    Andrew stood there, taking a deep breath.


    A nameless fire burned in his chest, consuming him from the inside.


    Arent you going to chase after her ? Lauren asked with a light chuckle.


    Ms.


    Stevens isnt as strong as shes pretending to be right now.


    The most exceptional women are often stubborn, always saying the opposite of what they feel.


    Andrews face remained stern


    Theres nothing to chase after.


    I dont owe anyone anything.


    Besides, he never had any personal interest in the orphanagend.


    His donation of 15 million was purely for the director and the hundreds of children there.


    Nheless, Christinas words had truly hurt Andrew as he realized her prejudice against him ran bone deep


    Ironically, Andrew had briefly considered gifting the purchase rights to Stevens Corporation. [Marvin, Ive got a piece ofnd.


    Take care of it for me, ] Andrew messaged, deciding to wash his hands of the whole affair


    He knew the Rhodes family was also interested in the property, but Andrew had no taste for these petty disputes.


    Hence, he figured Marvin could handle it.


    Marvin quickly replied, [Mr.


    Lloyd, this,nd is quite valuable.


    Rhodes Corporation and Stevens.


    Corporation are fighting tooth and nail for it.


    How about we offer to sell to both of them and have Christina and Lauren warm your bed in return?] Andrew ignored the suggestion.


    Marvin had developed a grudge against Stevens Corporation ever since Andrews fallout with Christina.


    If Andrew had not severely warned him, Marvin might have already tried to take down Stevens Corporation avenge Andrew


    As for Lauren, Marvins thought process was simple.


    Since Andrew had split with Christina, there was no reason for he could not move on and be with the curvaceous Lauren


    Chapter 11  The next day at Stevens Corporation, Shawn burst into Christinas office, his face beaming with excitement.


    Christie, great news! Incredible news! Christina looked up from her desk.


    She was dressed in a sleek business suit that entuated her figure, and her fair skin was a stark contrast to her attire.


    What is it? Christie, you were right about Andrew.


    Hes nothing but a spineless puppet, used by someone else as a front.


    He couldnt afford the 15 million dors yesterday


    In fact, he was just following orders, Shawn exined.


    Christina merely nodded.


    If thats your idea of great news, you can leave now.


    She had already figured this out at the orphanage the day before, and she no longer held any


    expectations for Andrew.


    Shawn grinned, trying to appease her.


    Hold on, Christie.


    Im not finished yet.


    The real good news is that weve got another shot at the orphanage property, he continued


    You wont believe this, but Marvin Yates, the richest man in Jayrodale, was the puppet master yesterday


    Andrew was just hispdog


    Now Marvins got the property, and hes looking for buyers! Christina paused, then spoke admiringly. Well, that certainly clears things up.


    I thought Andrew was acting on Laurens orders, but it seems Marvin was behind it all.


    Marvins as crafty as ever.


    But one day, Im sure III surpass him! Shawn chuckled.


    Well, lets make our move! Christina hesitated.


    But Marvin wields enormous power in Jayrodale.


    Weve never managed to establish a connection with him.


    Im worried... Before she could finish, Shawn puffed out his chest.


    Theres nothing to fear.


    The Fields family still has some pull with Marvin.


    Meanwhile, at the entrance of Jayrodale General Hospital, Andrew was getting out of his car when an


    angry shout stopped him in his tracks.


    Andrew, you bastard, stop right there! Andrew turned to see Irene approaching with a young man sporting dyed blond hair.


    Both wore threatening expressions.


    The blond guy was even holding arge knife, pointing it at Andrew.


    You ungrateful son of a bitch! Christie supported you over the years, and this is how you repay her? If


    you dont hand over that orphanage property to Christie, Ill gut you like a fish!