Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2156

Carlos stepped forward with a mocking smile. "Whether or not you're really from Chetvine doesn't matter. If you want to marry into the Garcia family, you'd better prove yourself like I did."

Sofia took a small sip of tea and casually said, "Carlos is the CEO of a public company, Andrew. You might not realize it yet since you're new here, but Carlos is considered outstanding, a true leader among men."

Andrew chuckled. "Mrs. Garcia, if 'leaders among men' are this common, the world must be overflowing with them. If any small-time player is suddenly a leader among men just because they're called out, then wouldn't the whole world be overrun with nobodies?"

Sofia's face darkened. She had not expected Andrew to be this sharp-tongued, especially under her roof. She wanted to argue but held back, wanting to maintain her poise. Hence, she relied instead on Carlos to handle it.

Carlos sneered. "Sounds like you're not too convinced, huh? Don't say I'm bullying you, but as a guest, let me ask: what do you really have to show? Compared to Terror Town, Gabo Creek is just rural."

Andrew smiled faintly. "What's the name of your company?"

Carlos paused, then smirked. "What's this? Finally realizing your place? Want to admire my success now? Fine, no harm in telling you. It's the Prime Trading Group."

Andrew nodded. "Prime Trading Group, eh? Got it. Alright then, I'll buy out your little company."

Carlos froze for a second before bursting into laughter. "Dad, Mom, did you hear that? Elle's boyfriend is a clown! A country bumpkin making up nonsense. He just said he'll acquire my company!"

Cassandra scoffed. "Carlos wasn't trying to make things hard for him. Mom wanted him to test Andrew and see what he was really worth. But he went overboard, claiming he would acquire Carlos' company. Do you even know how much it's worth? Nearly two billion! In Terror Town, entrepreneurs like Carlos are rare."

As Cassandra's voice grew prouder, Chantelle sighed inwardly.

Carlos might seem impressive to Cassandra and her parents, but compared to Andrew, he was nothing.

Andrew's two miracle medicines alone were worth far more than Carlos' entire company. Moreover, the Gabo Creek Chamber of Commerce had nearly two hundred members, each with a net worth in the tens or hundreds of billions.