Chapter 381
Aspen spoke with unwavering confidence, “You’re practically family, Christie’s brother and mother. It would be heartless of me to refuse your investment. Besides, the Northern District has been growing rapidly, maintaining steady control over the other two factions. At this rate, Atlas will dominate the underground scene in no time.”
She continued, “Your investment comes at the perfect moment—you’ll be counting profits while sitting back and relaxing!”
Leroy expressed his gratitude with excitement. “Thanks, Aspen! Finally, someone’s helping me level up in this game!”
Irene said hopefully, “At last, my retirement is secured! The last time I trusted that bastard Harvey, he nearly cost me my life savings.”
Aspen replied contemptuously, “Christie told me all about Harvey’s scheme. That manipulative fraud only gained your trust to scam you. Rest assured, the Weller family will pay for every penny they took!”
Andrew couldn’t stand it anymore and stood up. “Fran, let’s go.”
Before Francesca could respond, Christina spotted him and mocked, “Andrew, you’re quite the player, aren’t you? One minute it’s Ms. Rhodes, the next it’s Ms. Aicker. As a man, don’t you think this behavior is trashy and irresponsible?”
Christina was already uncomfortable with Andrew’s closeness to Lauren, and now he was meeting Francesca privately.
“Ms. Stevens, Andrew and I met privately to discuss business matters,” Francesca defended Andrew. “Besides, your past relationship with Andrew is ancient history. If I’m not complaining, why are you being so nosy?”
Christina replied seriously, “Ms. Aicker, I’m only trying to help. Since Andrew is already with Ms. Rhodes, he shouldn’t be leading you on.”
“Even if you mean well, I don’t need your concern!” Francesca snapped. “I invited Andrew here, and if I want to be with him, that’s none of your business!”
Christina stood frozen, at a loss for words.
“Christie, don’t waste your kindness on ungrateful people,” Aspen chimed in with a smirk. ” Can’t you see? Some players like to keep their options open, working multiple angles at once.” Christina shot Andrew with a disgusted look. “Andrew, you’re truly beyond redemption!”
“That’s exactly what I wanted to tell Ms. Stevens—you and your family are the hopeless ones,” Andrew replied calmly. “You barely recovered from Harvey’s scam, and here you are, jumping into another fire. Your stubbornness and eagerness to throw away money is truly remarkable.”
“What are you trying to say?” Christina frowned.
Andrew replied casually, “I’m saying the Northern District is about to collapse. Your family’s investment with Aspen is like throwing money into a black hole–it’s never coming back.”
Christina laughed coldly. “Andrew, if you’re trying to get attention, at least pick a more convincing topic. Aspen’s capabilities and vision have always matched mine, so calling it a dangerous investment is ridiculous. Besides, you seem rather shortsighted about Jayrodale’s underground scene. Atlas’ power is dominant and growing. Soon, they’ll control the entire underground.”
Christina continued, “Do you even comprehend how vast the Northern District’s territory and market will become? Do you understand how brilliant Aspen’s move is?”
Andrew paused before bursting into laughter. “Have you been caught up in Aspen’s delusions of grandeur too?”
“Andrew, you can look down on me, but show some basic respect for Aspen,” Christina replied, her expression growing colder.
Andrew shook his head. “Well, it’s just like the situation with the Weller family. I’ve warned you–whether you listen is up to you.”