Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2154

Terror Town was the biggest metropolis in the east of Holtrien. At the international airport, Andrew and the two women stepped off the plane, where Chantelle's family was already waiting.

"Elle, you're finally back! I missed you so much!" A stylish and well-dressed woman was the first to rush forward.

Chantelle hugged her tightly and laughed. "Mom, I'm home."

Beside her stood more than a dozen members of the Garcia family. Among them were Chantelle's father, Patrick Garcia, her sister, Cassandra, and her brother-in-law, Carlos Watts.

Andrew could clearly feel all their eyes sizing him up, though he did not care and waited for Chantelle to make introductions.

Natasha had already left ahead of them, as she was familiar with Terror Town. She told Andrew not to worry about her. She would handle her business with the Langley family first, then return to find him.

Andrew was not concerned about her safety since the Langley family was Natasha's family. Since she obviously did not want to discuss it much, Andrew respected her privacy and did not pry further.

At that moment, Chantelle made the introductions. "Mom, Dad, Cassie, Carlos, this is Andrew Lloyd, my boyfriend!

"Andrew, these are my parents. That's my sister, Cassandra, and then my brother-in-law, Carlos Watts!"

Andrew stepped forward with his hand extended. "Mr. and Mrs. Garcia, Mr. and Mrs. Watts, it's a pleasure to meet you!"

Patrick shook his hand with a smile. "Welcome to Terror Town!"

Chantelle's mother, Sofia Underwood, was more critical as she looked Andrew up and down coolly. "Lloyd? From what I know about Blumedale in Gabo Creek Province, the Lloyd surname isn't exactly from a prominent family, is it?"

Andrew smiled pleasantly. "Actually, I'm not originally from Blumedale."

Sofia frowned. "So you're saying you're from some small town in Gabo Creek Province then?"

He kept laughing. "All I've ever heard about Gabo Creek is the Three Titans families. King of Gabo Creek? Elle, the boyfriend you brought back sure loves to tell tall tales!"

Cassandra tugged on Chantelle's arm and whispered sharply. "Elle, why did you bring someone like this home? You know how much Mom and Dad care about these things, especially Mom… She bragged for weeks in her social circle that you were bringing back a wealthy, educated young man from a prestigious family."

She glared. "And now? You show up with someone who's either delusional or a shameless braggart."

Chantelle's face darkened. "Andrew is not lying. He is, right now, the ruler of Gabo Creek, in both the underworld and the upper circles."

Carlos snorted, ready to argue, while Sofia's brows arched sharply, about to unleash her temper.

Finally, Patrick cut them all off. "Enough. Elle finally brought her boyfriend home. Let's go back first and celebrate properly."