Chapter 722
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Aspen asked, “Is it just because Andrew is successful now and no longer the same as before?”
Aspen’s question caught Christina off guard. She sighed and said, “Aspen, Stevens Corporation needs someone strong to support it. I want Andrew back by my side to work for me!”
Aspen smirked. “So, you’re just planning to use him? This isn’t about rekindling old feelings, is it?”
Christina hesitated, conflicted. “It’s hard to explain… Seeing him doing so well, especially with other women by his side, makes me so upset that I just want to take him back.”
Aspen burst into laughter. “Christie, I totally get that feeling! We’re best friends, after all–we can’t just sit back and let someone else take what was once ours! Fine, I’ll support you all the way. Use Andrew’s lingering feelings for you, take him back, and make him crawl at your feet again!”
Christina smiled. “As long as he’s willing to return and help me, I won’t hold anything from the past against him. In fact, I’ll even promise him that if he helps me bring Stevens Corporation to Blumedale, I’ll be his woman.”
Aspen gave her a half–smile. “That all sounds great, but Christie, do you really think Andrew will agree?”
Christina’s confidence did not waver. “If I put in the effort, he will. He’ll come back to me. After all, I’m his ex. And honestly, compared to Lauren, I don’t think I’m any less of a catch!
“Men always have a soft spot for their exes, and Andrew is no exception. He’ll return to me–sooner or later.”
Leaving the Jayrodale Grand Hotel, Natasha could not hold back a laugh and teased, “Darling, that ex of yours, Christina… I swear, with all my years of dealing with a bitch, she’s one of the top–tier manipulators!”
Andrew remained indifferent. “What she has become doesn’t matter to me anymore.”
Natasha scoffed. “And here I thought she carried this innocent and elegant CEO reputation. Turns out she’s completely shameless! Mark my words, she’s definitely going to try to contact you again and use your past feelings for her to manipulate you into doing her bidding!”
Andrew’s voice stayed calm. “She can think whatever she wants, but does she really believe she can fool me?”
Natasha rólled her eyes and playfully nudged him. “Of course not! If there’s one person in this world no one can fool, it’s you. But still, be careful. Women like her are experts at playing the long game–acting pitiful, acting sweet, using every trick in the book until they drain you dry!”
Andrew watched the scenery blur past the car window and chuckled. “Natasha, you underestimate me. Besides, I’d rather have you as my woman. Christina? I’m not interested anymore.”
Natasha was not expecting that at all. Her face instantly flushed, turning a delicate shade of red.
Embarrassed and annoyed, she lightly punched Andrew’s arm. “Hey! I was being serious, and you’re over here flirting with me?”
Andrew smirked. “Alright then, since you don’t want to be my woman, forget I said anything.”
Natasha panicked immediately, her voice turning soft. “No! I do! As long as you want me, I’ll always want you!”
Andrew reached over and gently brushed his fingers against her cheek, smiling. “Natasha, you’re actually a good woman. Sure, you had a fierce reputation before–Black Widow, ruthless, a history with plenty of men–but to me, you’re already far more important than Christina or anyone else.”
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Natasha’s eyes widened. “You really think that?”
Andrew grinned. “Of course.”
Natasha’s lips curled into a sly smile. “Then kiss me right now.”
Andrew leaned back and smirked. “Sorry, I’m home.”
Natasha turned furious. “Get lost!”
