Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

---- Chapter 2505 Devin chuckled calmly. "Who said I won't renew the contract? Of course, if you, Mr. Orben, feel uncomfortable working with us or think the Iron Sword Sect isn't worth your time, then I'll have no choice but to take my business elsewhere and find another partner." Theon's face went pale. He quickly said, "Mr. Kaplan, you know that's not what I meant. I just got a little too worked up earlier. lron Sword Sect is one of our must-have partners at Sovereign's Apothecary." Andrew did not say a word. He simply listened quietly, though he could not help but shake his head.

Every time something happened, that old fool Theon would lose his temper like his pants were on fire. He completely forgot who was chasing whom in this negotiation. Right now, it was the Sovereign's Apothecary who needed the lron Sword Sect, not the other way around. Moreover, Devin was no ordinary man. He was sharp, one of those rare types who could read a room before anyone else even realized they were being watched. In front of someone like him, talking too much would only make you look like an idiot. ---- The only thing that could impress Devin was real substance.

Without real offers or benefits, it did not matter how persuasive you sounded; he would not even look your way. Devin scanned the room and paused on Andrew for a moment longer than usual before finally speaking. "Let's cut to the chase. Earlier, Sovereign's Apothecary offered to keep the same pricing but add 100 more third-grade pills. That's your show of sincerity, and I appreciate that. But Andrew here also has something to say." He added, "I've always believed in fairness and open discussion. Whether it's Sovereign's Apothecary or Andrew here, I don't intend to offend either side.

Devin but stayed quiet. He was smart enough to notice that Devin's tone toward Andrew carried a trace of interest. Speaking up against it now would only make

actually plan to give this kid a chance?" ---- He snapped, "I think that's absolutely ridiculous. Do you even realize the scale of what we're negotiating here? We're talking about deals worth billions, and this punk thinks he can just show. up and get a seat at the table?" Devin smiled faintly, clearly amused by the rising tension. He was not being kind to Andrew out of sentimentality, despite mentioning Reginald and calling Andrew him so fondly. It was all about leveraging and seizing

but gaining more bargaining power cost plenty All Devin wanted was the best possible deal for Iron Sword Sect, and whether Andrew or Sovereign's Apothecary won the fight, that was their problem, not his. That was when Mikayla jumped in with a cold laugh. "You heard him, Andrew. Mr. McClure