---- Chapter 2163 Andrew looked genuinely surprised. "You think calling him useless is too harsh? I actually think it''s perfectly normal. In my family, if someone couldn''t even make that kind of money ina year, they''d be thrown out, have their arms and legs broken, and kicked from the house!" Cassandra gritted her teeth in fury. She knew Andrew was bragging, but she waspletely powerless to do anything about it. Sofia walked over with a lecturing tone. "Cassie, Carlos, did you hear what Andy said? Look at him, then look at yourselves.
What he''s saying is exactly what we''ve been thinking." She continued, "You two are just useless, understand? Remember this... From now on, you need to learn from Andy. If you could pick up even a tiny bit of what he has, it wouldst you a lifetime!" Cassandra wanted to die from embarrassment. Chantelle had only brought Andrew home for two hours, yet the power dynamics hadpletely flipped. Now, she and Carlos were the ones being trampled, while Andrew, who was puffing himself up and bragging, was sitting high above them all.
Just then, the doorbell at the Garcia residence rang from ---- outside. The whole family went out and opened the front door, only to be absolutely stunned by what they saw. The chairman of the Somaeth Chamber of Commerce stood there in a sharp business suit. Behind him, more than a dozen luxury cars hadpletely blocked the entrance to the Garcia residence. "Hello, I''m Freddie Hawkins. Is Mr. Andrew Lloyd inside by any chance?" Freddie spoke with a warm smile, appearing very humble and respectful. Patrick''s hands and feet were shaking. "Mr. Hawkins, my idol!
You actually came to our house in person?" The family could only be considered upper middle ss in Terror Town, with some business ventures and a few connections. They were still a long way from Terror Town''s true elite circle. Ina city like Terror Town, everyone knew how rigid the social sses were, and climbing thedder was nearly impossible. Andrew stepped forward with a smile. "Mr. Hawkins, I''ve heard so much about you!" Freddie''s small frame radiated charismatic energy. ''Oh my, you''re even more impressive in person! I didn''t expect the King of Gabo Creek to be this young.
Let me properly introduce ---- myself: I''m Freddie Hawkins, Chairman of the Somaeth Chamber of Commerce. Wee to Terror Town!" Behind him, more than a dozen high-ranking association members began apuding in unison. "Wee to Terror Town, King of Gabo Creek!" Andrew gestured for them to settle. "Thank you all, much appreciated!" Freddie was very enthusiastic. "Let''s get moving. I''ve arranged dinner for tonight!" Andrew waved his hand. "That wouldn''t be appropriate. I still have important guests to attend to here!" Freddie immediately understood the situation with just one look.<fn56d2> Th?s chapter is updated by Find★Novel</fn56d2>
He smiled, not seeming bothered at all. "That''s fine. We''ll arrange somethingter then. I won''t disturb you any further!" He was very decisive, arriving promptly and leaving just as quickly. Sofia looked on in awe. "That was Mr. Hawkins, worth billions! Imagine what an honor it would be to share a meal with him!" Chantelle giggled. "That''s nothing hard. If you''d like, I can have my husband set it up." ---- She was already calling him her husband even though they were not married yet. However, Patrick and Sofia did not show any objection whatsoever.
If this had happened before, Sofia definitely would have lost her temper. But now, she only felt indescribable joy and excitement. She thought Chantelle was incredible, bringing home such a golden son-inw. Cassandra and Carlos both kept quiet now, especially Cassandra. She did not dare to show a trace of annoyance in front of Andrew. After all, even Freddie Hawkins, chairman of the Somaeth Chamber of Commerce and the top figure in Terror Town and the surrounding areas, hade personally to greet him. She had to admit that Andrew was truly impressive.<style>
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