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.

Derek smiled and said, "There's

wanted to speak to you

and development projects

see who might be interested." At once,

secretgovernment contracts were goldmines, which was why half the people

"Mr.

McCormick, say the word.

how difficult the task or challenging the circumstances, the Wrights will always be the first to contribute to the great state of Gabo Creek!" Quinton declared, puffing his chest like

if he

quickly followed suit, all sporting fake smiles and

"Mr.

you just tell

rest." That's rightprojects or no projects, we just want to give back to the state!" "Please don't

Just assign them.

serve Gabo Creek however we can." Andrew listened to it all and could not help but

were all fighting for government contracts, yet they

---- It was laughable.

did not realize was that

looked over at Andrew and casually asked,

from Supreme

ask what you're smiling at? Is something amusing?" Andrew blinked, caught

not expected Derek to be so sharp, let alone spot him in

on the other hand, nearly had a heart

already praying to