Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren)

Lauren blinked her big, expressive eyes and asked in confusion, "Why?"

Andrew spread his hands and said, "Because I don't think I even went all out." Lauren's expression froze instantly, thinking that Andrew was truly terrifying. Watching as the flirty Lauren quickly turned and fled, her graceful silhouette disappearing in the distance, Andrew felt completely misunderstood.

However, he had only spoken the truth. Last night, he had actually held back with Francesca. If he had not, things would have taken a much wilder, more intense

turn.

...

Today was the scheduled delivery day for Stephen's shipment. Andrew and Lauren personally went to oversee the product being sent out.

Stephen wiped the sweat from his forehead and grinned. "Mission accomplished, Mr. Lloyd. Please check if everything meets your expectations."

Andrew clapped his hands and said, "No need. I already looked it over-good work, Mr. Brunner!"

Stephen quickly laughed along. "As long as you're satisfied, Mr. Lloyd, that's all the motivation I need!"

Andrew waved a hand. "Save the flattery for later, Mr. Brunner. There's still a lot more weight on your shoulders."

Stephen's eyelid twitched, his face filled with uncertainty. "Mr. Lloyd, w-what do you mean?"

He had already stretched himself to the limit to complete Andrew's orders, working day and night without rest. Yet, judging by Andrew's tone, there was more coming.

Panic set in immediately-he had nearly worked himself to death over the past few days.

Andrew spoke casually. "It's simple. Exactly what you're thinking-keep ramping up production for both formulas. Get ready for the second batch!"

Stephen shook his head frantically. "No way, Mr. Lloyd. I can't—"

Andrew cut him off. "There's no such thing as 'can't'. Read this contract first, then decide if you still want to say no."

Lauren smiled as she handed Stephen a folder. "Mr. Brunner, take a look. I drafted this myself."noveldrama

Stephen grabbed it and skimmed through the pages. Within seconds, his breathing grew heavier, and disbelief

ashed in his eyes. "Mrnet

Lloyd are you saying I could be getting billion-dollar orders every month?"

Andrew shook his head. "Not 'could be'-it's guaranteed. It's all in black and white."

Stephen's hand trembled as he gripped the contract. "Mr. Lloyd, are these two products really that big of a game-changer?"

Andrew smirked. "They're launching today. Whether they're as powerful as I claim-we'll see soon enough. Bottom line, if you don't want to be our pharmaceutical partner, Øll just find someone else."

Stephen furrowed his brows deeply, locked in an intense internal struggle. He had been producing these formulas for Andrew, but he had never stopped to consider their true potential. It turned out that just manufacturing them alone could bring in billions every month.

What would the total sales revenue even look like if the production orders were this massive?

Stephen did not dare to imagine the actual market value behind these formulas. Nonetheless, a billion-dollar monthly revenue was a tempting offer he could not ignore.

His company, Glorious Pharmaceuticals, was already the leading name in Jayrodale. Even then, he had never enjoyed the luxury of billion-dollar contracts rolling in like clockwork.

If this deal was real, he might just have a shot at competing with Marvin for the title of Jayrodale's richest man.