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.

was leaning over his desk, working on something, and did not

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

manners because I've earned that privilege. You, on the other hand, are a bit

single day now, even becoming the head of the Gabo Creek Chamber

Come on, have a seat. I'll have

Sure, other wealthy businessmen might suck up to her However,

s obviously just

lip service

even suspected his respect for Derek was all

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

been able to dig up Andrew's

launching a new phase of cooperation between Blumedale and you. You now control Gabo Creek's largest Chamber of Commerce, and the resources

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

Politics?