Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 520

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 .

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 .