Chapter 506 Marvin and Andrew are probably father and son, Lauren said hesitantly.


    Tiana scoffed, her tone dripping with disdain.


    Youre overthinking it.


    When Marvin escaped from Chetvine, no one even knew the scale of the forces he had crossed.


    But one things certain he was already in his 50s and gravely injured.


    Do you really think a man in that condition could father a child? She continued, And Andrew is 26, isnt he? Theres no way hes Marvins son


    Hes just a smoke screen a decoy Marvin set up to confuse his enemies, or worse, a pawn to execute Marvins schemes.


    Tiana paused, her gaze growing colder and more prating.


    Now, do you finally understand the lengths Ive gone to for your sake? Im not just doing this for you- Im doing it for the entire Rhodes family.


    Marvins criminal past will catch up with him sooner orter.


    She added, The forces he angered are unimaginably powerful, far beyond anything you or I canprehend, and certainly beyond what the Rhodes family can handle.


    These people could destroy our family with a flick of their finger.


    She exined, her voice sharp and resolute.


    Marvins whole n is to use Andrew to drag our Rhodes family into his mess and align us with his doomed fate


    He can dream all he wants, but we will never fall for it.


    Tiana gripped Laurens shoulders firmly but not harshly, her tone softening just enough to sound maternal


    Andrew is nothing but a puppet, manipted and disposable


    Do you still love him? Are you still so infatuated with him that you cant see the truth? Her voice dropped


    to a gentler tone as she sighed and added, Youre my daughter.


    No matter our differences or disagreements, nothing can sever the bond we share.


    I would never harm you.


    Everything I do is for your own good, for the good of our family.


    She let her hands fall to her sides, her eyes unwavering as she delivered her final ultimatum.


    The choice has always been yours, Lauren


    Will you choose a pawn a man who only seems impressive but is hollow beneath the surface or Joe from


    the Blumedale Driscoll family? Hes a man of true caliber, a leader among leaders who can elevate you to heights youve never imagined.


    Laurens face was expressionless as she quietly mumbled, Leave.


    I want to be alone.


    I dont believe a word youve said.


    1/2  Tiana left with a silent smirk.


    She had nted the seeds of doubt, and the fire would spread eventually.


    She was confident her precious daughter would make the right choice about this puppet of Marvins, this clown who would eventually be exposed and eliminated.


    Lauren stood alone in her room, her mind in chaos.


    She wondered if Andrew was really Marvins puppet, used to trap and manipte her.


    Was he really as worthless and fake as Tiana imed ? She had originally thought Andrew was Marvins illegitimate son, but now things seemed different.


    Her mind raced, but then a small sense of relief washed over her as she remembered something


    She thought, At least, when Im with Andrew, he never hurt me, nor did he try to take advantage of me. Meanwhile, Mom has constantly targeted him, trying to destroy him and my love for him while pushing Joe on me.


    So I wont believe her words ... I wont...