Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You Novel

---- Chapter 860 Leroy clutched his head, shouting, "I can't live like this anymore!" His body shook as he sobbed harder than any woman ever could.

His broad shoulders trembled uncontrollably, his entire frame wracked with helplessness.

Christina stood frozen, staring at her mother and brother.

The sheer terror and despair in their eyes made her chest tighten, leaving a bitter taste in her mouth.

She had never wanted to admit it, never wanted to acknowledge that she was weak or that the Stevens family was weak.

She always believed that, with her talent and hard work, she could catch up to Andrew and maybe even surpass him someday.

However, the reality was brutal.

Just the mention of Andrew's name had been enough to send the Hidden Dragons running in terror.

Finley had practically pissed himself and bolted.

If it had not been for Andrew's reputation, Christina would be dead by nowFinley would have destroyed her.

You think just begging him, kneeling before him, will make him take you back?" Christina's voice was sharp as she scoffed.

"I already begged him once.

He didn't give me a chance.

What the hell do you want me to do?" Irene sighed.

"Sweetheart, what you did before doesn't count as begging.

Anyone could see that you still had your pride.

You still thought Andrew should listen to youshould be beneath you.

---- "But Christina, you need to face the truth.

Andrew has risen too highso high that the Stevens family can only look up to him now.

Leroy wiped his eyes and spoke through gritted teeth.

"Christie, Andrew isn't heartless.

Look at how he treats Lauren and Francesca.

Last time, Grandpa was able to convince him to help us.

That means there's still a chance.

"T know Andrew.

If you really humbled yourself, if you swallowed your pride and showed him absolute sincerity, he wouldn't just ignore us.

He may not take you back, but he'd at least protect the Stevens family!" Christina's entire body tensed.

She turned her head away, her face unreadable.

"You can go beg if you want to, but I won't.

Grandpa doesn't believe in me.

Now, even you two don't believe in me.

Fine.

Then I'll prove you all wrong.

I'll lead Stevens Corporation to success.

I'll bring the Stevens family back to the top, with or without Andrew!" Irene and Leroy fell silent.

They had already lowered themselves, but if Christina refused to bow her head, then there was nothing they could do.

The next day, Francesca limped her way down from the mountaintop estate once again.

She had stormed up that hill for three days in a row, determined to prove she could handle Andrew.

And for three days in a row, she had stumbled back down, exhausted, her legs trembling.

---- Andrew's relentless "attacks" only grew fiercer each night.

Each time, she swore it would be the last.

Each time, she thought that was the end of her.

Yet, when nightfall came and as she lay in bed, alone in her house, a restless itch would crawl through her veins.

A deep, gnawing hunger that she could not shake.

By the time her cheeks burned and frustration overwhelmed her, she would grit her teethand charge right back up that mountain.

Her goal? To conquer that bastard, to turn the tables, and to pin him beneath her and make him break.

Yet, no matter how many times she tried, she always lost.

Unlike Francesca, who was utterly spent, Andrew looked completely refreshed.

Another night had passed.

Whether he was sleeping or "exercising", he was always satisfied.

If aman like him were not full of energy after that, he would be a disgrace to his strength.

A true powerhouse never needed much rest, as satisfaction alone was enough to recharge himready to charge into battle once more.

Today, Andrew was going to force Tiana to make a decision.

Would she give Lauren the CEO position, or would she refuse?