Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren)

Chapter 48 Irene beamed at Harvey with obvious approval and commented, Harvey, please take the seat of honor.

Tonights family dinner is all about you Harvey maintained perfect etiquette, treating every Stevens family member with utmost politeness and respect.

His behavior had everyone glowing with pride, convinced they had found the perfect addition to their family.

Seeing Harvey so popular and capable must be hard for you to watch, Christina remarked, suddenly appearing beside Andrew.

Andrew smiled and said, Congratulations on finding such an always dreamed of marrying into high society, and now youve achieved it.

exceptional match

Youve Christinas expression grew complex as she sighed.

Andrew, Ive always known youre not a bad person.

Im not saying this to rub in your face.

I just want you to learn from Harveys admirable qualities.

Even if you cant match his success, you could at least live with dignity.

Andrew chuckled

Are you saying Ill never be as successful as him? Christina shook her head in disappointment.

I see youre still stubborn and hopeless.

I was trying to help you, but youre just being defensive.

Forget it.

Grandpa knows were over, and Im sure Harvey will soon réplace you in his eyes The Stevens family dinner was an elaborate affair.

Douglas sat at the head of the table, smiling contentedly.noveldrama

Andrew sat beside him, much to the familys displeasure.

Why should this loser sit next to Grandpa ? That spot should be for Harvey! Who does this guy think he is

? Leroy and Irene complained loudly, not hiding their disdain.

Harvey sat beside Christina and graciously remarked, Mrs.

Stevens, Leroy, its fine.

Im happy to sit anywhere as long as Mr.

Stevens Senior is comfortable

Now thats class exactly what youdexpect from an old moriey family, Irene praise enthusiastically. Leroy chimed in, Harvey, were family now

Please, help yourself and enjoy the meal! The other Stevens family members fawned over Harvey, treating him as if he were a celebrity

Douglas sighed and said apologetically to Andrew, Andrew, I never expected things between you and Christie to end this way.

Not wanting Douglas to worry, Andrew replied, Mr.

Stevens Senior, some things arent meant to be.

Here, I brought some excellent wine thats good for your health.

Please enjoy it.

Douglas smiled warmly.

How thoughtful of you! Ive been craving your wine for a while now.

Chapter 48 As Andrew began pouring, Leroy interrupted loudly, What do you think youre doing, Andrew ? That cheap trash isnt fit to drink! Andrew frowned.

If you dont understand fine wine, dont talk like you do.

This is perfectly suitable for Mr.

Stevens Senior! Leroy laughed mockingly.

Hes claiming I dont know wine! Look at that unlabeled bottle- its probably watered down garbage from some street vendor ! The other Stevens family members around the table sneered, casting dismissive looks at Andrews bottle.