Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You Novel

Chapter 520 Andrew smiled calmly .

Alright , one final question .

Ruby , clearly irritated , snapped , Mr.

Lloyd , enough is enough .

You just said the last question was your final one .

Andrew chuckled , unfazed .

It just popped into my head , Ms.

Dickinson .

No need to get so tense this one isnt about the collaboration .

Just casual chit chat .

Ruby huffed .

Tense ? Whos tense ? Youre quite the joker , Mr.

Lloyd .

Ask your question I have other matters to attend to .

Rhodes Corporation isnt the only company knocking on Amberpeaks door .

Andrews smile took on a sharper edge .

I heard from Mr.

MacAfee earlier that the two of you discussed the collaboration thoroughly and worked very hard , even late into the evening .

Is that correct ? Ruby froze for a moment , then nodded .

Yes , Mr.

MacAfee is very dedicated .

We had a detailed conversation yesterday and talked until around nine in the evening .

Troy , clearly proud of himself , chimed in , It was exhausting , but for Rhodes Corporation , its my duty .

Mr.

Lloyd , as someone who lives a carefree life of wealth and leisure , wouldnt understand the dedication and effort this kind of work requires .

While he highlighted his sacrifices , Troy could not resist sneaking in a jab at Andrews supposed lack of professionalism .

Andrew , still grinning , said , Oh , I see .

Ms.

Dickinson and Mr.

MacAfee really did work hard and for quite some time .

He glanced at Lauren and added , Coincidentally , Ms.

Rhodes and I happened to witness just how hard the two of you were working yesterday .

Lauren caught on immediately and smiled sweetly .

Exactly , Mr.

Lloyd .

Yesterday , we were standing outside the Stanton Hotel and saw Mr.

MacAfee and Ms.

Dickinson leaving together .

They certainly seemed to be putting in a lot of effort .

In fact , Lauren continued , her tone turning mischievous , from the way they were chatting and laughing , one could guess their negotiation likely took place in one of the hotels more … intimate king- sized suites .

It must have been quite the scene business discussions so intense they practically brought the house down ! Honestly , Ive never seen such a unique way of closing deals .

Truly , Ms.

Dickinson and Mr.

MacAfee are exceptional in their approach to business on a completely different level than the rest of us .

The two played off each other so seamlessly that the rooms atmosphere grew increasingly tense and awkward .

Troys face turned beet red , a mix of embarrassment and anger .

He stammered , W Wait , how did you know we went to the Stan- He cut himself off , realizing he had almost given himself away .

Rubys face twisted in a mortified grimace .

She gritted her teeth and said , Yesterday , Mr.

MacAfee and I 1/2 +75 BONUS Chapter 830 simply passed by the Stanton Hotel .

Mr.

Lloyd and Ms.

Rhodes must have misunderstood ! Andrew raised an eyebrow , his tone dripping with sarcasm .

A misunderstanding ? Youre probably right .

No , wait maybe Im just blind .

He continued with a smirk .

Because what I saw last night was Mr.

MacAfee holding Ms.

Dickinson around the waist as the two left the hotel , laughing , flushed , and looking thoroughly entertained .

But now that youve cleared it up , I must have been seeing things .

Ill make an appointment to have my eyes checked maybe theres something wrong with them ! The other executives squirmed uncomfortably in their seats , unsure how to respond .

Andrews words had taken the room to a strange and unsettling place .

They wanted to intervene but did not dare .

This was not just a pointed jab at Troy and Ruby it was a full blown exposé wrapped in sarcasm .

Even if Troy and Ruby had finalized their deal in a hotel room , there was no formal rule against it .

Some executives even envied Troy .

After all , Rubys curvaceous figure was jaw dropping her hourglass shape and striking features made her a showstopper .

For many , she was impossible to ignore .