Grabbing Lauren''s delicate hand, Andrew said, "Let''s go. We need to make a trip to Glorious Pharmaceuticals and check with Mr. Brunner to see when the first batch of products will be ready for release."
Lauren frowned. "The timeline is too tight. I''d say it''ll take at least another two weeks."
Andrew shook his head. "No, I''m only giving him two days at most."
The two of them quickly drove over to Glorious Pharmaceuticals. As soon as they arrived, Stephen came rushing out with a bright smile as soon as they arrived. "Mr. Lloyd, Ms. Rhodes, wee!"
Lauren returned his smile politely. "Sorry to bother you again, Mr. Brunner."
Stephen waved his hands. "Oh,e on, Ms. Rhodes, no need to say that! Being able to work with Mr. Lloyd is an honor. I should be thanking you!"
Andrew did not hesitate to walk straight over to Stephen''s office chair and sit down, leaving Stephen standing there awkwardly with nowhere to sit. After ncing around helplessly, Stephen finally resigned himself to just standing and waiting for instructions.
Lauren held back augh and gestured to the side. "Mr. Brunner, let''s just sit on the couch instead."
Stephen instantly scurried over and sat down-though he made sure to keep two seats of distance between himself and Lauren.
Andrew leaned backzily. "Mr. Brunner, Lauren and I are here for just one thing. We need a straight answer-when will the first batch of our special products be ready for release?"
Stephen hesitated before replying, "Mr. Lloyd, my factory has already been working overtime, but realistically, it''ll take at least ten days."
Andrew shook his head. "That''s too slow."
Stephen''s eye twitched, and he quickly lowered the timeframe. "Eight days! Mr. Lloyd, give me eight days, and I swear I''ll get it done—even if I have to work day and night without rest."
Andrew remained unmoved. "Not good enough."
Stephen''s forehead immediately broke out in cold sweat. He looked like he was about to cry. "Five days! Five days is my absolute limit! If you push me any harder, Mr. Lloyd, you might as well bury me now!
Lauren could not help but feel bad for him and turned to Andrew with a slight pout. "Dr. Lloyd, Mr. Brunner is really doing his best-I can see that. There''s no way he can go any faster!"
Andrew smiled. "Mr. Brunner, I''m not forcing you-I''m negotiating with you. Here''s the deal-I''ll give you two more days, but by then, I need the first batch ready for release."
Stephen paled. "Mr. Lloyd, if you''re serious about that... then I might as well just jump off a building now and save myself the trouble!"
Andrew scoffed. "With that kind of attitude, it''s no wonder Glorious
Pharmaceuticals is only the top pharmaceuticalpany in Jayrodale—and not beyond."
Stephen immediately straightened, looking offended. "Mr. Lloyd, don''t underestimate my business! Do you know how many pharmaceutical distributors beg to get my products?"
Andrew let out a cold chuckle.
"Those distributors? Their market
size barely scratches a few
million-at most a hundred million, if
I''m being generous. But I need you
to produce a product that will
generate at least a billion in
revenue!"
Stephen sucked in a sharp breath,
shaking his head violently. "Impossible, Mr. Lloyd! Absolutely impossible! Even if my factory could handle that kind of production, do you really have a billion dors ready to throw at me right this second?"
Andrew rolled his eyes. "Obviously, I know you wouldn''t dare take an order that big. If you did recklessly ept it, I''d make sure yourpany shut down by tomorrow."
Stephenughed nervously, feelingpletely exposed under Andrew''s gaze.
He had considered ying a few tricks to stall things, but now? He did not dare anymore.
Andrew''s expression turned serious. "Tell me if I only give you two more days, what''s stopping you from producing the first batch?"
Stephen did not even hesitate. "Machines. I need more equipment!"