Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

Chapter 1035

Aspen smirked. "Not much, just a little over 30 grand."

Andrew let out a cold chuckle. "You sure know how to burn through my money like it grows on trees. But it's fine-if you ever drain me dry, I'll just sell you off to cover the losses."

That wiped the smug look right off Aspen's face, leaving her gritting her teeth.

Andrew had absolute control over her now. If he did sell her, she would have no one to complain to not even a court that would listen.

She huffed, "The ones draining you dry are Lauren and Francesca. I haven't even touched a penny..."

Her heart shrank a little, but her mouth still refused to back down.

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After finishing the company tour, Andrew barely took a breath before heading to the charity event hosted by the local government. Aspen's competence clearly was not just for show.

there, she gave Andrew a crash course on

Word is, he's a straight shooter who hates corruption and despises nepotism. So, we need to rely

good at a lot of things-kissing ass just

the capital's wealthiest families, plus top people from both business and politics. These

appears, they circle like sharks smelling blood. Our goal today is simple-get familiar, make a solid first impression, and set the stage for future partnerships. If any official projects are announced, we observe first-don't jump

and cut in, "Why not? If there's a

shook her

the old money and the local titans first. We only get to take a slice of what's left. That's just how it works, no matter where you

Whoever has the sharper bite and deeper pockets wins-letting

me even showing up? Might as well close

sighed instead. "A little low-key presence never hurts. This is the capital after all. Every major in Gabo Creek Province is clustered right here. We just got here. Sometimes, we have to hold back—whether we like it

business skills, I've got no complaints. But when it comes to long-term strategy, you're still a little green. Remember-

for the timid and the slow. When you break the rules and prove your strength, the same people who tried to suppress you will come crawling