Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 1210

Someone joked loudly, "But we get it… I mean, with a secretary like that, why would you even look at anyone else?"

The others burst into raucous laughter, not bothering to hide it even in front of Aspen's increasingly dark expression.

"Exactly!" another chimed in. "Mr. Lloyd is living the dream. Damn, I look at my office girl and suddenly feel dead inside!"

"Mr. Lloyd's not just talented—he's got the best of both worlds. That little secretary of his is a top-tier beauty!"

A bespectacled executive chuckled crudely and added, "Mr. Lloyd, let me give you a piece of advice: when there's work, let the secretary handle it; when there's no work, handle the secretary! That line fits you perfectly!"

The entire room erupted in laughter as Aspen's face flushed deep red, her cheeks burning. Furious, she shot Andrew a murderous glare, then stormed out of the room in her heels without a word.

Andrew, looking utterly unbothered, leisurely followed behind. He even muttered to himself, "Handle the secretary, huh? Not a bad idea."

The two of them walked out of Phoenixdream Enterprises one after the other.

Aspen stopped suddenly, spun around, and sneered, "You seemed to enjoy all that flattery from those disgusting pigs."

Andrew just shrugged and said calmly, "Come on, it's all just part of the negotiation. You didn't seriously take any of that to heart, did you?"

Aspen was seething inside. Of course, she did not believe them, but that did not mean she was not furious. They had treated her like Andrew's property, like some cheap plaything he could use whenever he pleased.

The thought left a bitter, nasty feeling burning in her chest.