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Chapter 107

Author: Only For You
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The security guards and employees stood frozen, stunned by the audacity of someone who dared to storm into Nelson's office, given his position in the bank.

Christina felt her blood run cold, wondering why Andrew would escalate the situation when they were so heavily outnumbered.

"What are you idiots waiting for? Get them!" Nelson screamed from the floor, his rage boiling over. Since becoming the bank manager, he had never faced such humiliation.

Just then, two cars suddenly screeched to a halt outside the bank. Irene and Leroy rushed in with Stevens Corporation security as backup.

"Christie, are you alright?" Irene asked frantically.

"Mom, I'm fine. Andrew saved me," Christina explained.

Irene scoffed. "Saved you? Then why are you hurt?"

"Mom, don't be unreasonable!" Christina retorted, her frustration rising. "If Andrew hadn't come, who knows what could've happened to me!"

Irene snorted dismissively. "If he had gotten here sooner, you wouldn't be injured at all. An
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