Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 136

Chapter 136 +25 BO +25 BONUS Settling back into the sofa , Conan smirked .

Ill let this slide since youre Ms.

Stevenss brother, but let me give you a piece of advice , kid dont judge people by appearances .

Do you think Id be this confident without backing ? Irene defended Leroy , saying , Arent you just another social climber ? Whats the big deal ? Conan snorted .

Old hag , youre just as blind as your son , arent you ? Why dont you ask Ms.

Stevens if Im worth the trouble ? Without me , this South City project wont even get off the ground Ill bet on that .

Irene and Leroy glared at him , full of resentment and anger .

Before they could respond , Christina snapped , Mom , are you trying to ruin everything ? Thrive Enterprise is our only reliable supplier for the materials we need .

Or would you rather find me another supplier yourself ? Irene and Leroy fell silent , shrinking back .

Conan smiled with satisfaction .

Ms.

Stevens , you truly are a gem of our business world .

Smart , capable , and beautiful a rare combination .

Youre too kind , Mr.

Huxley , Christina replied .

I apologize for my peoples behavior earlier .

Now , shall we discuss the material supply from Thrive Enterprise ? Conan laughed and waved his hand .

Theres no rush .

He snapped his fingers , and his bodyguards sprang into action one set out two glasses while another poured red wine into them .

Whats the meaning of this , Mr.

Huxley ? Christina frowned .

Conan raised a glass , smiling .

Lets have a drink to celebrate our partnership .

Christina objected , But we havent even signed the contract .

Ill gladly have a drink with you after we conclude our business .

Ms.

Weller .

Everyone in Jayrodale knows your family is cozying up to a big shot like him .

Conans smirk deepened , and he added , But Im not doing anything inappropriate ; just having a drink with you .

Even if Mr.

Weller finds out , he cant say anything about that , can he ? Fine , Ill have a drink with you , Christina said , suppressing her disgust .

I hope youll still be clear headed enough to discuss business afterward .

Conan did not move but instead licked his lips while staring at Christina .

Ms.

Stevens , I admire your straightforwardness , but before we toast , I have … one more request .