Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren)

Chapter 1043 Nowadays, among the wealthy and the ultra-rich, there were barely any whose fortune came from a spotless, clean slate.

Aspen stood frozen, utterly shocked.

The same legacy heads and well-known moguls she had always looked up to were now casually spitting out crude, foul-mouthed complaints like street punks.

1 Their behavior was downright disappointing definitely not what she had imagined of the elite.

Just then, Andrew cleared his throat with a light cough.

The powerful men instantly went quiet and turned toward him, their faces filled

with annoyance.

"Sorry, this is a private circle.

We don't welcome outsiders," one stern-looking middle-aged man said coldly.

Andrew smiled and replied, "My apologies for interrupting.

I'm Andrew Lloyd from Supreme Capital Group.

It's my first time bringing business to the capital, and I was hoping to have a chat with you gentlemen." The group immediately burst out laughing.

"Supreme Capital Group? What kind of backwater scam company is that? Never heard of it." One of the men mocked, "Kid, you're in the wrong room.

With that little pocket change, maybe open a smoothie stand or a breakfast ---- joint.

The things we discuss herewell, you'll probably never even get close in your lifetime." "Why are we even wasting breath on him? Get lost.

Anyone here could name their net worth and scare the hell out of you." "Do you think you're qualified to have a conversation with us? Their harsh, dismissive words made Aspen's face flush with embarrassment.noveldrama

She felt absolutely humiliated.

However, Andrew stayed perfectly calm and kept on smiling.

"Alright then, I suppose I really am interrupting.

They always say the elites and moguls in the capital are known for sharp investment instincts.

But from the looks of it, all I see are a bunch of narrow-minded fools." The men's faces darkened instantly.

The same middle-aged man with the commanding presence gave a sharp grunt.

"What's that supposed to mean? Do you really think you can come in here and talk trash without paying the price?" Aspen was nearly trembling from panic.

She was screaming internally, 'What the hell is Andrew doing, calling these guys fools? Is this how he planned to pitch business and find partners? This isn't negotiatingit's starting a fire!" "Let's go.

Now!" she whispered harshly, tugging at him, desperate to leave.

---- Yet, Andrew did not budge.

He stood firm and smiled as he said, " Gentlemen, I have an up-and-coming project on hand.

If I share it, and you're not interested, I'll drop it.

No hard feelings." The middle-aged man remained cold.

"Kid, walk away while you still can.

Our patience is wearing thin.

Do you think some slick words and flashy nonsense are gonna get you our money? Let's be realif we did give it to you, you probably wouldn't even have the guts to accept it. The others also sneered, clearly amused by what they saw as a total joke.

To them, Andrew was a nobody.

Everyone in that circle was either a patriarch of a top-tier family or a billionaire listed on the national ranking.

So, who did this guy think he was, trying to squeeze into their conversation? Andrew spoke calmly.

"A lot of successful people hit a wall because they become arrogant and close- minded.

You've probably heard about the two

miracle supplements from

Jayrodale that recently made waves in the capital Vitality Pill and Titan Essence Pill?" He added, "To be frank Supreme Capital Group holds exclusive rights to manufacture and distribute both." The second he said that, the sneers and mocking smiles froze on the men's faces.

A flicker of surprise flashed in their eyes.

Andrew acted as if he had not noticed.

He simply sighed and said, " ---- Originally, I wanted to partner with some capable investors and build something big.

But now it seems like the so-called elites of Gabo Creek's capital aren't quite as sharp as their reputation suggests.

"There's no shortage of mediocrity and inflated egos here either.

Well, if that's the case, I won't waste any more time.

Sorry to bother you all." With that, Andrew let out a long, regretful sigh, turned around with Aspen in tow, and walked away without another word.