Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren)

Duncan sneered with contempt. "Andrew, you're still not giving up even now! But what exactly are you going to fight me with?"

Andrew did not even glance at Duncan, instead sweeping his gaze across everyone else in the room. Then, he spoke coldly and deliberately, "Ladies and gentlemen, you're all smart people! I assume none of you would refuse an opportunity to make serious money!

"I won't go around talking to each of you individually, as that would be too much trouble! Anyway, my two miracle drugs are about to go into production right here in Blumedale! From manufacturing to sales, then expanding production and more sales...

"The scale of this entire supply chain operation is massive, and I don't need to spell out how big! I'm wondering if anyone here is interested in partnering with me on this venture?"

As soon as those words left his mouth, several pairs of eyes immediately brightened and fixed on Andrew with obvious interest.

However, his cards were not limited to just this offer. He said, "Supreme Capital Group is currently working on government contracts! In other words, my investment company is feeding directly from the government channel! In this vast world, whose money tastes the sweetest? You all know the answer to that!"

After pausing to let everyone digest this information, Andrew continued his pitch with smooth confidence.

"I'm telling you this because I plan to secure several mega-projects directly from Governor McCormick! I don't know exactly how much money we're talking about, but I know it's countless, inexhaustible, astronomical figures! So, I wonder if anyone wants to become my business partner and get rich together, hm?"

Now, it was not just a few pairs of eyes showing interest. A sea of eyeballs was all turning toward him, revealing wolf-like hunger and desire.

However, Andrew was not finished yet. He felt the fire was not hot enough, the flames were not spreading fast enough. He wanted to ignite a blazing inferno in every Chamber of Commerce member's heart. He wanted to make these opportunistic people howl with greed.

Andrew laughed and added, "You all know how lucrative government projects can be! I have limited spots and limited patience-first come, first served!

"The bottom line is simple: everything the Irvings can offer you, I can provide, and I'll give you more! Whatever Duncan has promised you, I'll double it immediately! And all of this is just the tip of the iceberg of what I'm willing to show you!"

He leaned back in his chair and crossed his legs with supreme confidence. An aura of absolute authority radiated from his entire being.

Compared to Duncan's dark and brutal energy, Andrew projected something far more dangerous, an unfathomable depth.

"Who knows what the future holds? For instance, the head of the Wright family from The Five Apex Families is my sworn brother! Setting up a collaboration would be

simple-ridiculously easy!

"Also, I have complete market control in both Jayrodale and Bridgefields. Alright, I'm done speaking-who supports me for the chairman position? And who opposes me? Let's start voting!"

Having played all his royal flush cards in one devastating hand, Andrew's

approach was brutally simple and direct, with no wasted motion.

Logan stared at him in amazement. "Andy, with speaking skills like that, it's a shame you're not running for President of Meurico!"

The others did not immediately speak up. Nonetheless, without exception, every single person was staring at Andrew with burning intensity.

If Andrew had been a woman, he might have been stripped bare by all those predatory stares.

"I agree! Prima Group gives full support for Mr. Lloyd to take the position!" The first person to speak up was stammering with excitement, barely able to get the words out coherently!

Immediately, a second, third, and more supporters erupted.

"The Maddock family gives full support to Mr. Lloyd!"

"No more pretending-Thrive Enterprise recognizes only one chairman, and that's Mr. Lloyd. Nobody else matters!"

"The McDaniel family wants Mr. Lloyd and nobody else everyone else can step aside!"noveldrama

"Laguna Industries is waiting for Mr. Lloyd to help our group take off. Let's go!"

...

The endorsements kept coming in

waves of enthusiasm and opportunism. As Duncan watched the members around him rush switch to Andrew's side one after another, he felt his vision goblack and nearly coughed up blood from rage and shock.