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While Andrew had single–handedly driven away the Weller family and saved both Stevens
Corporation and her, Christina felt little joy. Instead, she was a little uncomfort, vens
“Even now, you can’t let go of that ridiculous pride and arrogance?” Douglas scoffed at her. Without Andy, do you think Stevens Corporation would have survived the Weller family’s attack today?”
Christina was at a loss for words. Picking up her glass, she turned to Andrew and said, ” Andrew, you truly saved us. Let me offer you this toast.”
“Is a single toast enough to repay the enormous debt of saving our entire family?” Douglas interrupted before Andrew could respond.
Christina swallowed her pride and added, “Grandpa, you’re right–a toast isn’t enough. Andrew, to show our gratitude, I’m offering you 20% of Stevens Corporation’s shares to manage.”
Irene and Leroy immediately showed their jealousy. Irene protested, “Christie, 20% is worth nearly 150 million dollars! Isn’t that too much?”
“Yeah, 20% is excessive–five percent at most. We owe him, but not that much!” Leroy chimed in.
“No, I’m standing firm on 20%,” Christina stated firmly. “He helped us today despite our breakup, and I do owe him. However, Andrew, with these shares, I believe debt to you will be fully repaid.”
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“Ms. Stevens, you seem very anxious not to be in my debt,” Andrew remarked with an amused smile.
Christina remained silent, but internally, she refused to be indebted to Andrew or looked down upon by him. She had promised herself she would be better off without him and owing him too much would make her eat those words.
“20% is quite generous,” Andrew said with a slight smirk. “However, I don’t want any of it. I stepped in today for Mr. Stevens Senior’s sake, not yours. So you don’t need to feel any burden.
Everyone froze in disbelief at Andrew’s refusal.
“Well, Andrew, that’s quite noble of you!” Irene exclaimed joyfully. “Since you don’t want it, we won’t force you. Have some more food and drink with Dad–talking about money is so crude, right?”
Leroy piped up hopefully, “Christie, since Andrew doesn’t want it, how about giving me ten percent?”
Ignoring her useless brother, Christina frowned at Andrew and said, “Andrew, 20% isn’t a
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small amount. You should think this through carefully–with these shares, you’d be set for life. It’s a life–changing opportunity!”
