Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

---- Chapter 1048 "Mr.

McCormick would like to see you both.

Please come with me," the man said politely.

Andrew's smile froze for a second, and he silently cursed, 'Damn it." Aspen quickly covered her mouth, nearly bursting into laughter.

This guy thought he could just pocket the cash and sneak out? Not a chance.

Just when one wave had passed, another one hit.

Derek himself had extended the invitation, and there was no way Andrew could slip away now.

"Well then, if Mr.

McCormick is asking, of course we'll go.

Please, lead the way," Andrew said with a suave smile, his composure quickly returning.

Aspen shot him a sideways glare, part irritated, part amused.

She thought, 'Keep pretending, Mr.

Calm-and-Collected." Inside a spacious and stately conference room, Derek sat at the head of the long table, observing everyone entering.

Andrew and Aspen were the last to walk in.

smiled and said, "There's

wanted to speak to you all

and development projects that we're looking to ----

of our top business leaders to see who might be interested." At once, the energy in the room changed,

goldmines, which was why half the people

"Mr.

McCormick, say the word.

the first to contribute

loyalty and pride, as if he

fake smiles and

"Mr.

just tell us what needs

That's rightprojects or no projects, we just want to give back to the

Just assign them.

all and could not

government contracts, yet they were acting

---- It was laughable.

was

looked over at Andrew and casually

from Supreme

what you're smiling at? Is something amusing?"

so sharp, let alone spot him

on the other hand, nearly had a heart

she was already praying to every God