Shawn looked at Andrew with a smirk. "What's the matter, Andrew? You sound like you have a problem with this."

Irene mocked, "Of course he does. He can't stand that you're more capable than him. He's just jealous."

Andrew shook his head, amazed at Shawn's shamelessness. He knew the truth—Marvin had personally called him for permission, and it was only after Andrew gave the green light that Stevens Corporation had a shot at the orphanage property.

Shawn raised his glass, looking smug. "Andrew, you're being ridiculous. I'm graciously inviting you for a drink, and instead of being grateful, you're questioning me. Your attitude suggests you think you helped Christie, not me."

Leroy scoffed, "Yeah, right! As if a wimp like him could pull that off. If he managed to do it, I'd eat my hat."

Andrew turned to Christina, his tone serious. "A word of advice: you're surrounded by dishonest idiots with bad intentions. Be careful. I'd hate to see you run the Stevens Corporation into the gro