Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 1324

The private booth's door swung open, and the overweight Elon barged in, flanked by two burly bodyguards.

Oscar's face lit up, and he quickly stood, his tone dripping with flattery. "Mr. Golding, you're here!"

Elon barely grunted in response, not even sparing a glance at the Stevens family. To him, they were just a bunch of small-town nobodies, not worth his time.

Oscar turned to the Stevens family with a smug grin. "Mr. and Mrs. Stevens, Aspen, allow me to introduce someone. This is Mr. Elon Golding, of the Goldings, one of the Five Apex Families!"

Zephyr quickly stood up, eyes wide with a mix of surprise and disbelief. "Oscar, Mr. Golding is your friend?"

Oscar's grin stretched even wider. "Mr. Stevens, you flatter me!"

Then, he turned to Elon and added, "Mr. Golding, you're so kind to drop by! Please, have a seat."

Zephyr also quickly gestured to an open seat. "Please, Mr. Golding, have a seat!"

The other Stevens family members scrambled to make room, fully aware that an heir from the Five Apex Families was no small guest.

However, Elon simply waved a hand. "No need. I have other matters to attend to shortly."

He glanced at Oscar. "Didn't you say there was some small-time punk here that needed to be taught a lesson? Who is it?"

Oscar immediately pointed at Andrew, flashing a fawning smile. "Mr. Golding, it's this guy. He rolled in with 200-million-dollar gifts and pulled up in a LaFerrari! You're the king around here in Blumedale, so I figured you'd know if he's the real deal or just a poser!"

Without a second thought, Elon scoffed. "He's 100% a poser. I've seen his type a thousand times. Some small-town kid renting a luxury car and flashing fake luxuries just to impress girls."

Hearing this, the Stevens family members could not help but look uncomfortable. They could not help but doubt that Aspen was just parading Andrew around to show off in front of them.

Oscar burst into laughter, pointing at Andrew. "Hey, Andrew, didn't you say you're a big shot in Blumedale? Surely you've heard of Mr. Golding, right? In front of him, you're nothing! Your true colors are finally showing!"