Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

Chantelle had an impressive figure, and even though she wore oversized custom business attire, it could not hide her alluring silhouette, the kind that sparked all kinds of thoughts in a man's mind.

However, her facial expression left much to be desired-she constantly wore that frigid, emotionally detached look.

Just as she entered Serenity Villa, Chantelle stepped back out and looked to the side. "You're Tora, the Wrights' security captain, aren't you?"

Her tone was professional but slightly curious.

Tora grinned broadly. "Nice to see you, Ms. Garcia!"

Chantelle nodded curtly. "Why aren't you going inside? You're here to see Andrew too, right?"

Tora looked frustrated and dejected. "He won't let me in-told me to wait outside!"

Chantelle frowned. "That's a bit much, even for him. But it's better if you wait out here. He's no small fry anymore. Someone of his level is worth the wait."

On the third floor, Chantelle did not bother knocking-she just pushed the study door open and walked in.

over his desk, working on something, and did not even look up. "Ms. Garcia,

face was unreadable. "You, Mr. Lloyd, talking about manners? That's rich coming from someone who has

with manners because I've earned that privilege. You, on the

him. "True enough. You change every single day now, even becoming the head of the Gabo Creek Chamber of Commerce. I'm just a government representative, so

now, I was just teasing. No need to get all serious. Come on, have a seat. I'll have someone bring tea. You government folks outrank

of it. Sure, other wealthy businessmen might suck up to her

s obviously just

service

she even suspected his respect for Derek was

doubt, but the way he carried himself so composed and mysterious made her wonder what kind

Derek has not been able to dig up Andrew's past.

business-specifically, about launching a new phase of cooperation between Blumedale and you. You now control

McCormick hopes you'll play a bigger role in the province's development. And... if you're open to it, the

Politics?