Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You Novel

Harvey grew even more delighted, bursting into laughter. What’s wrong? Did I strike a nerve? Did I dig into that dark, shameful corner of your heart?”

He mocked “Christina, are you finally realizing what a complete fool you’ve been? Do you feel like the pathetic woman who brought this all on herself? Andrew treated you well and gave the Stevens family respect, but you were too blind to appreciate it–you pushed him away.

“And now, look at you. The Stevens family is struggling at every turn, surviving only because you’re clinging to the Bridgefields‘ Stevens family for dear life. That’s why when Aspen was crushed the moment she stepped into Jayrodale, your family had to bite their tongue and endure ”

His voice turned colder, eyes glinting with malice as he continued to tear into her.

“But if Andrew were still around, things would be different. The Stevens family would have grown much stronger by now, and you wouldn’t be in this mess. But too bad–Andrew isn’t yours anymore. He belongs to Lauren or maybe Francesca. Either way, he’s long gone.

“Remember how you trusted me? How you stood by my side and went after Andrew, hurting him again and again? I bet Andrew was devastated. He probably thinks you’re a hopeless idiot–just a pretty face with nothing inside that head of yours.”

Harvey chuckled darkly. “In fact, I should be thanking you, Christina. Without your stupidity, I never would’ve won against Andrew, not even a couple of times.”

Christina’s voice cracked as she roared, “You liar! You filthy animal! I never wanted to hurt Andrew! Who the hell do you think you are? You never won against him–you never could!” noveldrama

Yet, her fury only fueled Harvey’s sick pleasure. The more she cursed him, the more he laughed.

He sneered. “Go ahead. Scream, curse me out. Let it all out. At the end of the day, it wasn’t me who messed up. It was you, Christina. You claim you never tried to hurt Andrew, but your actions said otherwise. You hurt him more than anyone else ever could, and you know it.

“I almost feel sorry for Andrew. He wasted his time protecting a family as worthless as the Stevens. Your mother’s a coward, your brother’s an incompetent fool, and you? You’re just a self–righteous, clueless woman who couldn’t tell a friend from a snake.

“If it weren’t for your help, I never would’ve had the chance to strut around and act like I was a match for Andrew. You practically handed me the victory yourself!”

Christina’s tears poured down her face as she clutched her head, her mind unraveling beneath the weight of his words. She screamed, “Stop it! Stop talking! I said stop!”

Her sobs turned into wild shrieks. “You bastard! You disgusting piece of trash! I swear I’ll kill you!”

Blinded by rage, she lunged at Harvey, her eyes filled with murderous intent.

Aspen reacted just in time, grabbing her around the waist and pulling her away from the Weller residence.

“Christina, snap out of it!” Aspen shouted, holding her tightly as she thrashed in his arms. “Get a grip! None of this is your fault–you didn’t do anything wrong!”

However, Christina broke down completely. She buried her face in her hands, sobbing uncontrollably. “Aspen, really messed up. I blamed Andrew for everything… but he was the one saving us all along.”

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She continued, “He’s surpassed me, leaving me far behind. And all this time… I was the clown. I thought I was

capable and that I had built the Stevens Corporation with my own strength. But it was him–it was Andrew every single time”

Her voice cracked with self–loathing. “I was so blind. I’m such an idiot… such a pathetic, worthless woman.”

Lost in despair, Christina raised her hand and slapped herself across the face with brutal force.