Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren)

"You two went from loving each other to trying to kill each other. Pretty entertaining," Andrew said with a glance at Aspen, smiling faintly.

Aspen's face stayed cold. She snapped, "She deserved it, and besides, isn't everything that happened because of you?"

Andrew replied calmly, "Had nothing to do with me. I never touched your Bridgefields' Stevens family."

Aspen secretly gritted her teeth. Sure, he had not moved against the Stevens family directly.

But her? She had been forced to sell herself into slavery, body and soul.

Was that not tragic enough?

Moreover, who knew when she might completely fall into his hands, devoured, with nothing left?

Davon, wiping cold sweat from his forehead, squeezed out a smile. "Mr. Lloyd, Ms. Aspen, I've already taken care of that issue. Should we get down to proper business now?"

Andrew nodded. "Okay, let's talk business."

Immediately, the business partners who had been waiting nearby all jumped to their feet, smiling brightly and eagerly handing over their business cards.

"Mr. Lloyd, our company can absolutely meet all your requirements!"

"Mr. Lloyd, about that government project you secured we would be honored to handle it for you. We'll deliver top-notch results!"

"Whether we make a profit or not doesn't matter. Our CEO said what's important is building a relationship with you!"

Their enthusiasm was over the top, with everyone practically falling over themselves to flatter him.

They did not have much of a choice-Supreme Capital Group might still be low- profile in Blumedale, but Andrew's name was already making waves.

After all, anyone who could survive a double bounty from two major noble families without blinking was no ordinary man.

Anyone with half a brain could see that Andrew's arrival was about to turn Blumedale's whole power structure upside down.

It was not obvious yet, but the signs were there. The fact that both the Keller family, the leader of the Five Apex Families, and Gabo Creek Province's governor, Derek, had thrown their weight behind Andrew was proof enough.

Anyone with a survival instinct was already adjusting their sails.

By the end of the negotiations, Aspen's wrist was nearly cramping from signing so

many agreements. There were simply too many companies scrambling to curry favor with Supreme Capital Group."

Once business was wrapped up, it was time for the "bonding" phase drinks, laughs, and letting loose.

Davon winked slyly and chuckled.

"Mr. Lloyd, got any free time later? Maybe head over to the club with

us? You're our top client now! Whether you want something Classy or... Spicy, just say the word.dll cover everything!"

Another executive, a

glasses-wearing man who looked

scholarly but grinned like a creep,

chimed in eagerly. "Mr. Lloyd, join us!

I booked two foreign girls at the

Harmonia Club-guaranteed satisfaction! If not, you can hold me

personally responsible!"

Others rushed in too, not wanting to be left behind, each one sucking up more shamelessly than the last.

Aspen stared in disbelief. These bastards were all about "integrity" and "principles" when they were talking about business.noveldrama

But now? Their true colors were worse than those of animals.

She shot Andrew a disgusted look and said, "If you want to party, go ahead. I'm heading back to the office."

Andrew smiled. "Gentlemen, I appreciate the kind offers! But as you can see, my little secretary here keeps me on a very short leash. Maybe next time... yeah, next time we'll party."

Davon sighed dramatically. "Mr. Lloyd, you're a man managing billions-you deserve to enjoy yourself!"