Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

Chapter 677 Aspen thought for a moment, then let out a cold, satisfied laugh. She decided to wait a little longer before calling Gordon again.

Now that Andrew was finally out of the picture, the suffocating frustration she had been feeling for weeks seemed to lift, and she was in a much better mood.

Meanwhile, Christina was on a call with Owen Maloney from Wealthroller Investments.

"Mr. Maloney, this is Christina Stevens. I was wondering if I could possibly speak with Mr. Yates... if he has a moment?"

Her voice was cautious, almost nervous. Wealthroller Investments was a powerhouse, and she knew she had to tread carefully.

Owen had overseen the South City Orphanage project and had previously liaised with the Stevens family, but his tone remained indifferent.

He asked, "What do you need to speak with Mr. Yates about, Ms. Stevens?"

Christina hesitated, gripping the phone tighter. "I-I'd like to ask him something about Andrew."

There was a pause on the other end. When Owen spoke again, his voice had completely shifted-from dismissive to sharp and attentive. "Hold on, Ms. Stevens. I'll get Mr. Yates on the line right away." Christina's heart skipped a beat. She wondered why Owen's attitude had changed so drastically the moment she mentioned Andrew.

treated her like an unimportant small-timer moments ago, despite her being the CEO of Stevens Corporation. Yet, as

really be someone important

thought, a deep,

Marvin Yates. What can I do for you, Ms.

grow clammy. She quickly said, "I-I'm so sorry to bother you, Mr. Yates. I just... I just wanted to ask if the South City Orphanage project was, um... was it

dryly. "So,

might not want to hear the truth, Ms. Stevens-but yes. It was your ex, the man you dismissed like

with a small company like Stevens Corporation otherwise? Do you think I lack people begging to work

across Jayrodale and even across the entire

for this possibility, yet hearing Marvin confirm it so bluntly still hit like

South City project really had been his doing.

Marvin to hand over a high- profile

just a disposable pawn

ventured