Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 1619

Duncan said, "Mr. Lloyd, please try this. It's from my private vineyard in Fraines, handcrafted."

Andrew accepted the glass with a smile. "Mr. Irving Senior, how thoughtful of you!"

Duncan's eyelid twitched involuntarily. Whenever he saw Andrew smile, he could not help but remember being taught a lesson before, and his back would break out in cold sweat.

Just moments ago, Andrew had effortlessly orchestrated a power shift within the Ulrich family, completely sidelining that old fox Cillian.

Such a simple yet brutal operation had left Duncan completely stunned. His heart grew even more cautious as he realized that Andrew had firmly established his foothold within the Gabo Creek Chamber of Commerce.

Not only had he secured his position, but Andrew was already beginning to flex his influence. In other words, if he wanted to, the Irvings could very well become the next Ulrich family.

This realization made Duncan choose to keep his tail between his legs and act submissively. He no longer dared to show any disrespect or harbor ill intentions toward Andrew.

In terms of actual strength, the Irvings were not even worth being compared to the Ulrich family, and he certainly was not as impressive as Cillian.

Then again, as impressive as he might have been, where did it get him? He was probably bawling his eyes out somewhere.

Therefore, Duncan realized he had only one path left within the Chamber. He had to grovel and kiss up to Andrew with everything he had.

Rachel lifted her own glass and smirked. "Mr. Irving Senior, you've been full of surprises today… so attentive."

Duncan silently cursed this seductive widow in his heart. She had been quick to read the wind and had already become Andrew's right-hand woman. For all he knew, she might have already spread her legs and let Andrew have his way with her.

The Irvings had already missed their first opportunity, and they could not afford to fall behind again. There was no way he would let Rachel monopolize all of Andrew's favor.

Duncan began, "Mr. Lloyd, in my opinion, Mason isn't exactly the obedient type either. From time to time, it might be good to apply a little pressure… just enough to make sure he bites when you point."

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