Chapter 50 Andrew calmly stated, This isnt just slocal wine, nor something any winery could produce.
His statement only angered Irene, and she barked, Andrew, would it kill you to stop bragging? If its not local wine, what is it soine mythical elixir ? Actually, yes, thats exactly what it is, Andrew replied, causing the entire Stevens family to freeze before crupting in laughter.
They thought he was making a complete fool of himself with such an outrageous claim.
Even Harvey could not help but smirk, feeling insulted that such a nobody would dare compare himself to someone of his status.
Douglas gently patted Andrew on the shoulder and tried to comfort him.
Andy, even if our wine isnt the best, theres no need to compete.
Remember if youre truly exceptional, others will naturally recognize it.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAndrew nodded.
Wise words, Mr.
Stevens Senior III keep them in mind.
Christina shook her head, thinking how pathetic it was that Andrew could not even understand her grandfathers subtle hint to stop embarrassing himself .
Well, well, it looks like the partys started without! a new voice called out.
It was Gerald Stevens, Douglass brother.
He was an antique dealer in Chetvine, the capital city.
Douglas smiled and said, Gerald, perfect timing! Join us for a drink.
We have plenty of fine wines tonight! Irene chimed in, Uncle Gerald loves! appreciate what Harvey brought. wine, but only the finest will do.
Im sure hell Leroy quickly poured swine and placed it before Gerald, saying, Uncle Gerald, this is a 50 - year old wine from Harvey.
Please try it! Geralds face lit up.
What a treat! Dont mind if I do ! He was about to reach for it when he spotted the wine before Douglas.
His expression changed.
tically as he snatched Andrews wine instead, leaving everyone stunned.
Irene cried out, Uncle Gerald, dont ! Thats just a cheap drink put it down! Gerald inhaled the wines aroma, ignoring Irene completely.
Then, he gulped the entire glass down.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHis face showed pure bliss as he exclaimed.
I never imagined Id find this divine nectar in Jayrodale! Where did you get this incredible wine? III pay 750 thousand dollars for whatevers left, bottle and all ! The entire Stevens family, including Harvey, sat speechless
1/2- +20 BONUS Chapter 50 Gerald urged them on The content is on novelenglish.net!
Well, what are you waiting for? Getthe rest! Do you even know What sis? You even this is ?tsditerally liquid gold! The En.
family was dumbfounded.
Desperate to make sense of it, Irene protested, Uncle Gerald, are you drunk? This is garbage, not liquid gold! Gerald scowled and retorted, Such ignorance!lve lived in Chetvine for years! Do you think you know better than me? I once had the privilege of tasting just half a glass of this at a noble familys hthere, and Ive never forgotten it! The family turned to stare at Andrew, who remained composed and said, This wine lives up to its nas Divine Elixir. And yes, it does have connections to Chetvine.
Gerald nodded approvingly.
Well said.
You seem to be the only knowledgeable one here.
I assyoure the one who brought this wine?