Chapter 506 Marvin and Andrew are probably father and son , Lauren said hesitantly .


    Tiana scoffed , her tone dripping with disdain .


    Youre overthinking it .


    When Marvin escaped from Chetvine , no one even knew the scale of the forces he had crossed .


    But one things certain he was already in his 50s and gravely injured .


    Do you really think a man in that condition could father a child ? She continued , And Andrew is 26 , isnt he ? Theres no way hes Marvins son .


    Hes just a smoke screen a decoy Marvin set up to confuse his enemies , or worse , a pawn to execute Marvins schemes .


    Tiana paused , her gaze growing colder and more prating .


    Now , do you finally understand the lengths Ive gone to for your sake ? Im not just doing this for you- Im doing it for the entire Rhodes family .


    Marvins criminal past will catch up with him sooner orter .


    She added , The forces he angered are unimaginably powerful , far beyond anything you or I canprehend , and certainly beyond what the Rhodes family can handle .


    These people could destroy our family with a flick of their finger .


    She exined , her voice sharp and resolute .


    Marvins whole n is to use Andrew to drag our Rhodes family into his mess and align us with his doomed fate .


    He can dream all he wants , but we will never fall for it .


    Tiana gripped Laurens shoulders firmly but not harshly , her tone softening just enough to sound maternal .


    Andrew is nothing but a puppet , manipted and disposable .


    Do you still love him ? Are you still so infatuated with him that you cant see the truth ? Her voice dropped to a gentler tone as she sighed and added , Youre my daughter .


    No matter our differences or disagreements , nothing can sever the bond we share .


    I would never harm you .


    Everything I do is for your own good , for the good of our family .


    She let her hands fall to her sides , her eyes unwavering as she delivered her final ultimatum .


    The choice has always been yours , Lauren .


    Will you choose a pawn a man who only seems impressive but is hollow beneath the surface or Joe from the Blumedale Driscoll family ? Hes a man of true caliber , a leader among leaders who can elevate you to heights youve never imagined .


    Laurens face was expressionless as she quietly mumbled , Leave .


    I want to be alone .


    I dont believe a word youve said .


    1/2  Tiana left with a silent smirk .


    She had nted the seeds of doubt , and the fire would spread eventually .


    She was confident her precious daughter would make the right choice about this puppet of Marvins , this clown who would eventually be exposed and eliminated .


    Lauren stood alone in her room , her mind in chaos .


    She wondered if Andrew was really Marvins puppet , used to trap and manipte her .


    Was he really as worthless and fake as Tiana imed ? She had originally thought Andrew was Marvins illegitimate son , but now things seemed different .


    Her mind raced , but then a small sense of relief washed over her as she remembered something .


    She thought , At least , when Im with Andrew , he never hurt me , nor did he try to take advantage of me .


    Meanwhile , Mom has constantly targeted him , trying to destroy him and my love for him while pushing Joe on me .


    So I wont believe her words … I wont …