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Andrew calmly stated, “This isn’t 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 it’s not local wine, what is it—soine mythical elixir?”
“Actually, yes, that’s 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 isn’t the best, there’s no need to compete. Remember: if you’re truly exceptional, others will naturally recognize it.”
Andrew nodded. “Wise words, Mr. Stevens Senior I’ll keep them in mind.”
Christina shook her head, thinking how pathetic it was that Andrew could not even understand her grandfather’s subtle hint to stop embarrassing himself.
“Well, well, it looks like the party’s started without me!” a new voice called out.
It was Gerald Stevens, Douglas’s 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. I’m sure he’ll
Leroy quickly poured some wine and placed it before Gerald, saying, “Uncle Gerald, this is a 50 -year–old wine from Harvey. Please try it!”
Gerald’s face lit up. “What a treat! Don’t mind if I do!”
He was about to reach for it when he spotted the wine before Douglas. His expression changed. dramatically as he snatched Andrew’s wine instead, leaving everyone stunned.
Irene cried out, “Uncle Gerald, don’t! That’s just a cheap drink–put it down!”
Gerald inhaled the wine’s aroma, ignoring Irene completely. Then, he gulped the entire glass
down. His face showed pure bliss as he exclaimed. “I never imagined I’d find this divine nectar in Jayrodale! Where did you get this incredible wine? I’ll pay 750 thousand dollars for whatever’s left, bottle and all!‘
The entire Stevens family, including Harvey, sat speechless.
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Gerald urged them on. “Well, what are you waiting for? Get me the rest! Do you even know what this is? It’s literally liquid gold!”
The 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! I’ve 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 family’s home there, and I’ve 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 you’re the one who brought this wine?”
