Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You Novel

Chapter 642 +25 BONUS Stephen had never experienced such an easy negotiation before .

There was no hassle , no drawn out discussions- just a straight green light ; clearing the way without obstacles .

Andrew stood and said , Well , if thats settled , well be on our way .

He turned to Dylan and added , Dylan , keep an eye on things here with Stephen in the future .

Dylan nodded .

Got it , Mr.

Lloyd ! Stephen was elated .

Thank you , Mr.

Lloyd ! I knew something good was going to happen today Ive had this twitching in my eyelid since morning ! Dylan raised a brow and teased , How do you know that wasnt a sign of bad luck ? Stephen chuckled .

Same difference ! Good luck , bad luck theyre two sides of the same coin .

I got both today , didnt I ? Andrew smirked in amusement .

Businesspeople were always like this slick , adaptable , and sharp .

Stephen had just been disciplined but was already smiling like nothing had happened .

Nonetheless , Andrew understood why .

Stephen saw a chance to cozy up to Jayrodales underground king and profit from the connection .

Andrew did not take Stephens flattery too seriously .

A pharmaceutical CEO had his uses , but people like him needed both the carrot and the stick .

If you were too kind , they would get ahead of themselves and think they were untouchable .

After personally escorting Andrew , Marcus , and Dylan out , Stephen called someone to bandage his head before returning to his office with a cheerful grin .

Aspen and Christina were still there , watching him with shock and disbelief .

Aspen asked , Mr.

Brunner , you just got beaten up , and youre still smiling ? Are you really going to let this go ? Stephen lit a cigarette , waved dismissively , and said , Its no big deal just a minor injury .

Back when I was hustling to survive , I got beat up more times than I can count .

Compared to that , this is nothing ! Aspen and Christina exchanged baffled looks .

They could not believe the reasoning he just gave them .

Getting beaten when you were struggling was one thing you had no choice .

However , he was the head of Jayrodales pharmaceutical industry .

Was it not humiliating to let someone slap him around without retaliation ? Mr.

Brunner , listen to me , Aspen insisted , her voice rising with frustration .

Andrew is out of control ! If you rally the industry , you can take him down ! Aspen was like a rabid dog at this point .

If there were even a shred of a chance to harm Andrew , she would seize it she would probably even try to rally some random street thug if she thought it might work .

However , Stephen had had enough .

Alright , thats enough .

Getting hit was my business , not yours .

Im not complaining , but you two sure have a lot to say about it .

If theres nothing else , Ill have to ask you to leave .

He made it clear he wanted them gone .

He had important work to do Rhodes Corporation needed those medicines manufactured , and he was not about to waste time entertaining idle visitors .

Christinas eyes widened in panic .

But Mr.

Brunner , what about our collaboration ? Stephen shook his head firmly before she could finish .

Sorry , Ms.

Stevens .

Our previous agreement is off the 1/2 Chapter 642 +25 BONUS table .

If Stevens Corporation wants to break into the pharmaceutical industry , youll have to find someone else to partner with .

Glorious Pharmaceuticals wont be able to help you .

Aspen and Christina were outraged .

Why ? Aspen demanded , her voice trembling with fury .

Mr.

Brunner , we need an explanation !