Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2393

Amari's jaw dropped. "Andrew, you've got to be joking with me. Valerie is one of Chetvine's most beautiful women, and she's famous for being ruthless and cutthroat. She holds the rank of major general in the military, and I've heard that even General Turman can't always get her to comply with orders.

He continued, You're setting me up with someone like that? Do you really think she'd agree to this, and more importantly, do you think I could handle her?"

Andrew gave a cold smirk. "You're really something, Amari. You haven't even tried, and you're already scared off. Tell me honestly, do you think I'm impressive enough?"

Amari nodded emphatically without hesitation. "You're absolutely impressive. There are countless talented young people in Chetvine, but the most impressive one? It's not bragging or favoritism, but Andrew, you're genuinely in a class of your own. Even Madam Baxter has said the same thing about you."

Andrew scoffed coldly. "Then what's the problem? If you already know that I'm capable enough to handle things, why are you scared about me arranging a marriage with Valerie? There's nothing we can't do. I'll handle whatever comes our way."

Amari's eyes flickered with uncertainty. "Andrew, are you being serious about this?"

Andrew nodded firmly. "Dead serious. I couldn't be more serious if I tried. What I need now is to find someone who has strong connections to the Reyes family, carries enough weight, and can serve as a matchmaker. I could do it myself, truthfully. However, arranging a marriage proposal isn't really something a man should handle directly, especially one like me.

"Beyond that, there's significant tension between the Reyes family and me already. So I need to find someone influential enough to act as an intermediary and command respect in the process."

Andrew let out a harsh laugh. "Whether she accepts it or not isn't really her choice to make. Marriages in elite families are decided by the family itself; that's how these high-society families have always operated. I couldn't care less what Valerie thinks about it; what matters is that she gives you healthy sons. Anyway, we'll need to prepare something impressive so the Reyes family won't reject you outright."

Amari sighed. "Other than alchemy, I don't have any real advantages. Money isn't a problem, but the Reyes family and Valerie are definitely not short on cash."

Andrew waved him off. "That's a small issue. Leave that to me. First, you're going to refine ten ninth-grade supreme elixirs. Their value alone could buy out half a noble estate. We'll use them as the wedding gift, and trust me… In all of Chetvine, nothing will top that."

Amari gawked in disbelief. "Ten ninth-grade supreme elixirs? Andrew, that's insane! We'd be bleeding ourselves dry! I can't believe I'm saying this, but even for a woman like Valerie, that's overkill. She's extraordinary, sure, but not worth that much!"