Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2164

Andrew said, "Well then, Mr. and Mrs. Garcia, let's go out to eat! Since this is my first visit to your home, I should really treat everyone."

Patrick quickly protested. "Andy, what are you saying?! This is your first time here, and as your hosts, we should be the ones treating you!"

Sofia chimed in agreement. "Exactly, Andy! You don't need to be so polite with us! Patrick and I are completely satisfied with you. So this first meal should definitely be our treat."

Andrew shrugged casually. "Whether you treat or I treat, it's all the same, really. I'm just thinking you might not be able to get reservations at the good restaurants. So I should probably handle it instead!"

Those words were pretty much a direct slap in the face.

Even so, Patrick could only respond with awkward laughter, nothing else.

However, Sofia could not stop grinning. Her future son-in-law spoke with such dominance, and she loved it. He might be bold, but at least he had the power to back it up.

Chantelle gave Andrew a strange look. She thought he was being a bit too harsh. She had asked him to go this far.

Yet, Andrew acted as if he had not seen her warning glance and continued doing whatever he pleased.

After all, he had the clout now, and sometimes it was necessary to flash a little edge. Otherwise, a sharp-tongued woman like Sofia would never stop nitpicking, and Carlos the poser needed to be crushed flat.

Andrew had no reason to hold back.

Soon, the whole family got in their cars and headed straight to Terror Town's finest sky restaurant. Sofia exclaimed excitedly, "Oh my, even though we're Terror Town locals, we've never been to this place before!"

Patrick had enjoyed some success before his retirement. He smiled and said, "I've actually been inside once, but only to the lower floors. The most luxurious and talked-about part of this sky restaurant is definitely the 100th floor."

Carlos picked up the conversation. "Dad's right. The most famous part of this place is the Sky Garden at the very top! It was named after the Sky Garden of ancient Ismeria, carrying such a beautiful meaning. They say when you dine up there, you can see a sky full of stars."

He shook his head regretfully. "But just like Dad, even though I've been inside, it was only the lower floors."

Cassandra turned to him. "Honey, is the Sky Garden on the 100th floor really that expensive? Can't we splurge once and dine in?"

Cassandra looked annoyed. "Completely booked? Can this restaurant really be that full?"

Jasmine smiled apologetically. "You might not know it, but our restaurant takes reservations every single day. Tonight's guests made their reservations a month ago!"

Sofia gasped in awe. "No wonder it's the best restaurant in Terror Town, the business is amazing! Should we maybe try another place?"

Chantelle looked at Andrew. "Honey, should we switch to another restaurant?"

Andrew waved his hand with a grin. "No need. He said the lower levels are full, not the Sky Garden upstairs. Perfect! We'll dine at the very top. That's settled."

Jasmine smiled wryly. "Sir, while the top floor isn't occupied, you definitely can't go up there! That area requires not only reservations but also identity verification."

Andrew laughed. "No problem. Let's follow your restaurant's rules then."

Jasmine politely declined. "Sir, if we follow our rules, you'd be even less likely to dine up there."