Chapter 407 Lauren cried hard , but her resolve remained unshaken .


    She dered firmly , No.


    If I choose toply now , thats when Ill truly regret it .


    Ive told the family countless times Andrew isnt ordinary .


    Hes a hidden gem , and he deserves not just me , but any exceptional woman ! The momentary softness in Tianas eyes vanished instantly .


    So youre still blindly obsessed with him ? he asked coldly .


    Lauren trembled as she felt the invisible barrier between mother and daughter , which had briefly narrowed , suddenly grew wider than ever .


    She slowly wiped away her tears and said expressionlessly , Call it a blind obsession or say Im degrading myself either way , it has to be Andrew .


    Tiana sneered .


    Fine .


    Youve always made this boy sound extraordinary .


    Lets see how exceptional he really is .


    Do you think hes better than Joe ? Lauren scoffed .


    Joe has his familys backing , of course , people look up to him .


    But when ites to true excellence , he doesnt even deserve to bepared to my Dr.


    Lloyd ! Words are cheap we need facts , Tiana replied coldly .


    Starting today , your house arrest is lifted .


    You can return to work at Rhodes Corporation , but I need you to do one thing prove to me what makes this Andrew so special .


    Tiana continued , If he turns out to be ordinary and worthless , Ill never approve of your rtionship , even on my deathbed .


    Your father will inform the Driscoll family about this , and you know Joes temperament .


    If he learns about Andrews existence , the consequences will be severe .


    Laurens face paled slightly as she protested , You cant let the Driscoll family go after Andrew ! Hes on his own without any backing , while Joe has the entire Driscoll fam supporting him its not fair ! Fair ? Tianaughed coldly .


    Theres no such thing as fairness in this world .


    Only the strong survive , and the weak perish .


    Why would elite families talk about fairness with someone they could crush like an ant ? Why would they waste their time ? Lauren felt angry but knew she could not convince her mother .


    She gritted her teeth and said , Fine , Ill bring Dr.


    Lloyd to prove it to you .


    But let me be clear if his performance is impable , will you , Dad , and the Rhodes family approve of our rtionship ? If this Andrew truly is the hidden gem you im he is , then perhaps the Rhodes family might end up looking up to him instead , Tiana replied dismissively .


    Lauren stated confidently , You might be right one day , Andrew might have the entire Rhodes family looking up to him .


    With that , she turned and left , eager to see Andrew after several days apart .


    Tiana stood at the second floor window of the mansion , watching her daughters retreating figure with a calcting look in her eyes .


    Foolish girl , youre too naive , she muttered .


    No matter how hard Andrew tries or how lucky he gets , he can never match someone like Joe , whoes from old money .


    Its an insurmountable gap the advantage of centuries of family legacy .


    Amon man will always bemon , neverparable to true nobility .