Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 1050

---- Chapter 1050 Aspen was absolutely stunned.

All Andrew did was throw out a few bold, borderline-offensive remarks, and Derek rewarded him for it.

She started to question whether she was dreaming.

since when did the world start handing out favors for calling people fake? Christina's face turned a shade darker as she exchanged a look with Quinton.

He gritted his teeth and muttered, "Don't rush.

Let's just wait and see.

Mr.

McCormick's decision isn't something we can challenge outright.

Damn it...

this kid really stumbled into the jackpot." Andrew straightened his suit jacket at the center of it all and stood up with a bright, unbothered grin.

"Well then, thank you, Mr.

McCormick, for the trust.

In that case, Supreme Capital Group is honored to accept the offer!" He added, "Don't worrywe'll make sure the job gets done right." Before Derek could respond, one of the old family heads shot up from his seat, clearly displeased.

"Mr.

McCormick, with all due respect, I really don't understand why you'd assign such an important project to an entirely new company.

"As far as I know, Supreme Capital Group has no real history in the capital.

We've never even heard of them before today.

Handing a ---- high-level government project to them feels like a slap in the face to every seasoned business here." Quinton seized the opportunity and added more fuel to the fire.

Exactly, Mr.

McCormick.

While I know your decisions are always sound, I have to sayneither their qualifications nor their track record add up.

By any measure, I don't think they're suited for this role." A few others chimed in as well.

"Sir, the donations at this charity event were meant to showcase each group's capability.

This Supreme Capital Group is just a tiny firm.

Every other company in this room is more qualified." Derek gave them a cool look.

"You're all trying to make this about how much each company donated, right?" No one responded, but the answer was clearthey were.