Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 50

Chapter 50 Andrew calmly stated , This isnt just some local 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 .

Andrew nodded .

Wise words , Mr.

Stevens Senior Ill 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 me ! 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 some wine and placed it before Gerald , saying , Uncle Gerald , this is a 50 -year old wine from Harvey .

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 ! Ive 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 home there , and Ive never forgotten it ! The family turned to stare at Andrew , who remained composed and said , This wine lives up to its name as 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 assume youre the one who brought this wine ?