Chapter 271

While Andrew had single-handedly driven away the Weller family and saved both Stevens Corporation and Christina, she felt little joy. Instead, a wave of discomfort washed over her. Douglas scoffed, "Even now, you can't let go of that ridiculous pride and arrogance? Without Andrew, do you think Stevens Corporation would have survived the Weller family's attack today?"

Christina was speechless. Picking up her glass, she turned to Andrew and said, "Andrew, you truly saved us. Let me offer you this toast."

Before Andrew could respond, Douglas interrupted, "Is a single toast enough to repay the enormous debt of saving our entire family?"

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 displayed their jealousy. Irene protested, "Christie, 20% is worth nearly $150 million! 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 the debt to you will be fully repaid."

"Ms. Stevens, you seem very anxious not to be in my debt," Andrew remarked with an amused smile.

Christina remained silent, internally refusing 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 break that promise.

"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 brother, Christina frowned at Andrew and said, "Andrew, 20% isn't a small amount. You should think this through carefully—with these shares, you'd be set for life. It's a life-changing opportunity!"