Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

Chapter 963

Quinton had painted himself as the poor victim, skillfully drawing out sympathy from the room. He had gone all in, dangling a massive investment as bait. He was convinced the power players of Jayrodale would be fired up. rally to his side, and join forces to crush Andrew completely

The more he thought about it, the more impressed he was with himself. After all, using others to do the dirty work and riding the wave of influence was downright masterful.

Andrew thought he was untouchable, clinging to those two miracle medicines like a dragon hoarding treasure. However, once Quinton boxed him into a corner, left him begging for air, and drained every last drop of business out of him, he would see Andrew on his knees, pleading for mercy from the Wrights, just for a sip of water.

The fantasy alone made Quinton grin smugly. He half–expected applause at that moment, maybe some shouting. some outrage, someone grabbing their team and storming off to Moonlit Apothecary to cause trouble.

Yet, as Quinton looked around the room with a proud smile, he was hit with an awkward realization that not a single person had moved. Even Harvey, the loudest voice just moments ago, had gone completely silent, sitting stiffly like a statue.

The others who had been eagerly pledging their loyalty suddenly looked like they were trying to disappear into their chairs.

the hell was going on Were these people just putting on a show to humor him earlier

a heavy–set man got up and turned to leave. “I’m sorry, Mr. Wright. Something urgent came up at home. I’ve got to

scared. He was one of Jayrodale’s wealthier businessmen, and Quinton vaguely remembered his name Raymond, something

after him, clearly annoyed. “This meeting has barely started.

any part of this. Give the money to someone else. We’re not about to get rich by digging

another word. He did not even offer a proper

if you want. You don’t want the Wrights‘ money?

it off and turned back to Harvey with

to cross

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