Chapter 626:
Brendon shook his head firmly. “No. I promised I won’t let you suffer any grievance. Not for anything.”
“You really are the sweetest, Brendon,” Yolanda responded in a honeyed tone as she nestled closer against him, her eyes flicking over to Christina with a challenging look.
Watching their display of affection, Christina felt only bitterness, not jealousy. Love, or lack of it, was plain as day for anyone who cared to see. Back when Trevor had belittled her with those harsh words, Brendon had never once intervened. It turned out Brendon had never been afraid to go against his father—she had just never mattered enough to him. In his eyes, she had always been as worthless as Trevor had pegged her to be.
A hint of command colored Brendon’s voice as he addressed Christina. “You see, the Dawson Group is falling apart right now. You wouldn’t want to upset Grandma by letting the legacy she’s managed for years crumble, would you? I will hold a—”
“Press conference tomorrow. Just show up and say there’s no bad blood between us. Clear?”
Eyebrow raised, Christina shot him a mocking look. “And why should I lie and play along just to let you have things your way?”
Brendon’s reply turned cold. “I’m not the type to grovel for favors. I have my dignity.”
That only made Christina laugh louder. “Honestly, your dignity doesn’t matter to me. If you want my help, at least apologize to me first.”
Speechless with rage, Brendon could only glare, his words caught in his throat. From the sidelines, Katie couldn’t take it anymore and exclaimed, “Who do you think you are, Christina? Expecting Brendon to apologize to you? Dream on!”
“If an apology’s too much for you, then brace yourselves for whatever comes your way. I’m done playing nice with any of you,” Christina retorted, her voice cold as stone.
Fury choked Katie, her fists clenched as she ached to tear Christina apart. Deep down, though, she knew she was no match for Christina in a fight. Therefore, she reluctantly held back.
“Christina…” Yolanda abruptly stepped forward, blocking Christina’s path.
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A blunt dismissal left Christina’s lips. “Beat it. I’m not interested in your games.”
Yolanda flushed with embarrassment, her eyes instantly welling up with tears. She looked as if Christina had crushed her spirit.
Brendon hissed, “Christina! Don’t push it too far!”
Christina rolled her eyes and responded sharply, “All I did was tell her to move out of my way. How is that too far?”
Deciding she’d wasted enough time, Christina tried to step past Yolanda, uninterested in another fruitless confrontation.
But Yolanda lunged, seizing Christina’s hand in a desperate grip. Disgust flashed across Christina’s face as she yanked her hand away.
Yet, Yolanda unexpectedly fell backward, eyes wide, as she put on her most frightened act. “Ah!” Her cry echoed off the walls as she hit the ground hard.
Individuals unaware of the full story might assume Christina was responsible for Yolanda’s fall.
However, only Christina knew the truth—she hadn’t laid a finger on Yolanda. Brendon dashed in, shoved Christina aside, and hurriedly assisted Yolanda to her feet. Toppling Christina didn’t bother him; his only priority was checking if Yolanda was injured.
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