Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 1428

Amid all this mocking laughter and sarcasm, Logan's face gradually darkened with anger. Meanwhile, Andrew himself remained completely unmoved by the ridicule.

George pressed his hands downward to quiet the room, "If everyone's done laughing, please settle down!"

The crowd gradually stopped their laughter, but the contempt and dismissiveness in their eyes remained clearly visible.

George continued calmly, "I think Andrew is perfectly suited to take over my position. Anyone who disagrees can speak up directly!"

Duncan was the first to respond, "Fine, Mr. Keller Senior, you obviously favor this kid, and we can't argue with that! But I have just one question—what qualifies him for this position?"

George grinned. "What qualifies him? I honestly don't know myself."

Then, he turned toward Andrew. "Andrew, why don't you tell everyone yourself?"

Andrew sighed with resignation, "Mr. Keller Senior, maybe you should find someone else for this Chamber of Commerce chairman position."

George raised an eyebrow. "Why is that?"

Andrew shrugged indifferently, "Because I don't think much of it—it's basically a thankless job. Managing a bunch of idiots while having to consider their welfare and interests—that kind of unrewarding work is just lame!"

The sound of furious fist-pounding on tables erupted instantly throughout the room.

"Andrew, what the hell did you just say?"

"Young man, you've got some nerve—do you have any idea how much power our Gabo Creek Chamber of Commerce wields?"

"Idiot! Even our competitor, Mr. Hawkins from the Somaeth Chamber of Commerce, wouldn't dare underestimate us—who do you think you are, you reckless punk?"

"Arrogant fool, you're completely shortsighted and don't know when to quit while you're ahead!"

The Keller sisters were equally stunned by Andrew's audacity.

Compared to Andrew's astronomical fortune, their assets looked like modest middle-class savings.

The seductive widow immediately shut her mouth. Her face turned grim, looking as deflated as if someone had knocked her favorite boy toy right out of her hands—absolutely humiliated.

Duncan saw the tide turning against him and slammed his cane down, snorting coldly, "Having money alone doesn't mean everything! The Gabo Creek Chamber of Commerce chairman needs more than wealth—you need reputation, martial arts strength, dignity, and experience. Only then can you command respect and lead effectively!"

He added, "Andrew, you're still too young—aside from having some pocket change, you're worthless in every other way!"

Andrew smiled and countered, "If I'm worthless, then I suppose you're worth something?"

Duncan replied proudly, "I'm no genius, but when it comes to money, my family deals in luxury cars—we might lack other things, but we definitely don't lack cash! As for reputation, the support I just received from so many friends speaks for itself!

"Regarding dignity, experience, and martial arts—my family has been combining scholarly and military traditions for generations, and we're second to none in any of these areas!"