Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 702

Michael beamed with pride at the praise and quickly responded with false humility.

"Aunt Tiana, you flatter me. What I shared just now is only the tip of the iceberg. I'll prepare a detailed market analysis for you later—a summary of everything I've learned during my time at the company. It's the least I can do."

Lauren shook her head and let out a quiet snort. "Showboating. I bet that 'research' was just copy-pasted off the internet. You're not fooling anyone."

Michael, unfazed, grinned smugly. "So what if it was? Everything's on the internet these days. I learn from what I find there, and I think it's brilliant!"

Lauren's lips twitched into a cold smile. "Learning? Is that what you call hiding in your office watching Eastonian adult films all day?"

Michael's face turned beet red. He clenched his fists and snapped, "Lauren, this is a professional meeting. I'd appreciate it if you stuck to relevant topics!"

Tiana's gaze shifted to Andrew, her expression amused. "Mr. Lloyd, what happened to that sharp tongue of yours? Didn't you just have a lot to say about our strategy? Why so quiet all of a sudden?"

Andrew sighed, shaking his head as if bored. "Talking to idiots is exhausting. Might as well save my breath."

Tiana's gaze darkened. "Andrew, if you really know what you're talking about, then speak up. Otherwise, stop pretending to be some enlightened genius. I can't stand people who act profound when they have nothing of substance to offer."