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.

small-timer moments ago, despite her being the CEO of Stevens Corporation. Yet, as soon as Andrew's name came up, his entire

be

she was lost in thought, a deep, gravelly voice came through the

can I do for you, Ms.

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 Andrew who convinced you

chuckled dryly. "So, you

that project, huh? Well, you might not want to hear the truth, Ms. Stevens-but yes. It was your ex, the man you dismissed

continued, "Do you really think I would have bothered with a small company like

as snap my fingers, business leaders across Jayrodale and even across the entire Gabo Creek region-would fall

heart pounded in her chest. She had braced herself for this possibility, yet hearing Marvin confirm it

not lied-the South City project really had been his doing. However, she

like Marvin to hand over a high- profile development project

pawn in Marvin's

sorry to take more of your time," she ventured hesitantly. "But... could you tell me