Chapter 1046

It was not that Richard and the others were gullible or easy to fool. It was just that the offer Andrew had laid on the table was simply too tempting to resist. These two miracle supplements were not just on the radar of the Five Apex Families – even the Three Titans of the capital were probably drooling over them.

Meanwhile, Andrew was not just a middleman – he was the one holding the cards. If his words did not stir the room, then nobody else’s would even matter.

“Mr. Golding Senior, transferring funds this early? Isn’t that a little too soon?” Andrew said, looking hesitant.

Richard waved it off with a generous tone. “What’s the problem? Mr. Lloyd, don’t worry. This 100 million isn’t about the deal – it’s simply my way of building friendships. Even if you end up not working with the Golding family, just consider this a goodwill gift between friends.”

As head of one of the Five Apex Families, Richard’s words and actions naturally carried extra weight.

Andrew gave a warm smile. “We’ll definitely be getting the rights to produce or sell the pills. It’s just a matter of timing.”

Richard immediately said, “That’s all I needed to hear. I’ll just wait for your good news, Mr. Lloyd. Now, come on—give me your company’s wire details so I can send the money over. If you keep stalling, I’ll feel insulted, like you’re looking down on me.”

Andrew let out a sigh and put on an expression of helplessness. “Since Mr. Golding Senior has gone this far, how could I say no now? If I keep refusing, I’d be the one in the wrong. Ms. Stevens, come over here and give Mr. Golding Senior our company’s bank info.”

Hearing her name, Aspen froze for a second. She could not believe Andrew had actually dared to take the Golding family’s money.

“Sure! One moment, Mr. Lloyd. This is our account number!” she said with a forced smile.

Though unsure whether this was brilliant or completely insane, Aspen still obediently displayed the company account.

Richard raised a hand, signaling one of his aides, and within minutes, a confirmation pinged on Aspen’s phone—100 million had just been transferred.

The moment the other moguls saw that, they could not sit still. They rushed toward Andrew, suddenly unable to contain themselves.

“Mr. Lloyd, our Silver Lining Corporation would also like to make a deposit. No strings, just a friendly gesture.”

“Exactly. Just a show of friendship, Mr. Lloyd. Money’s not even the point.”

“Mr. Lloyd, our Everbright Group already has a strong pharmaceutical division. Here’s another 100 million—and don’t you dare turn it down, or I’ll take it as a personal insult!”

Andrew scratched his head and gave a wry smile. “Oh man, you guys are all following Mr. Golding Senior’s lead like this? You’re making things really awkward for me. Aren’t any of you worried this could all be a scam? What if your money just vanishes into thin air?”

However, the tycoons all waved off the concern with casual laughs.

“It’s just pocket change—no big deal.”

“Right. And, like we said, it’s all about building rapport with you, Mr. Lloyd. Whether or not anything comes out of this, that’s not the point.”

“Mr. Lloyd, come on. A guy like you who holds the rights to those miracle pills? As if you’d bother running a con for this kind of money! You’re funny!”

They all laughed heartily, utterly relaxed. To them, even a sliver of access to those two pills would be a license to print money. While sizable, the cash they were throwing around now was chump change compared to what they would make later.

Andrew chuckled. “Well, if you’re all being this generous… Then alright—I’ll take the money. But just so we’re clear, I don’t have a timeline for when these pills will be available in the capital. So you’ll all need to manage your expectations.”

Richard led the response, laughing boldly. “Not a problem really, it’s no big deal. Honestly, even if the deal falls through, this was still a great way to connect with Mr. Lloyd. Money has a price—but friendship? That’s priceless!”

His speech was smooth and well-delivered, earning immediate nods and praise from the others.

Andrew gave a thumbs-up. “Mr. Golding Senior, it’s no wonder you’re such a legend in the capital. You’re a class act!”

Aspen stared blankly at her phone, not quite sure whether she was dreaming. She silently muttered, ‘Holy hell! We just collected another 400 million. That’s 500 million total, and it landed so fast, so effortlessly!’

She looked up again to see Andrew already shoulder-to-shoulder with Richard and the others, chatting, laughing, and carrying on like good friends. Her eyes twitched violently, completely in disbelief.

When it came to Andrew, she was out of words. There was not a single adjective in her vocabulary that felt adequate anymore. If she had to sum him up, only two words came to mind: absolutely badass.