Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren)

However, more Chamber of Commerce members were still making their statements, eagerly rushing to pledge their loyalty to Andrew.

The Keller sisters were completely stunned, utterly speechless. If they had not witnessed it with their own eyes, they would have thought these people were under some kind of spell.

Had Andrew somehow controlled their minds and turned them into his puppets?

Nonetheless, the reality was right there in front of them. Whether they believed it or not, they had to accept it.

"H-How did he manage to win over so many people with just a few words? Half of the people are already supporting Andrew. Could he really be about to steal the chairman position?"

"It's not just half-it's nearly two-thirds already. Even when Dad was in office, his approval rating was only around this number."

"This guy is just too good at winning people over!"

Finally, the heart-stopping show of hands came to an end. Looking around the room, more than two-thirds of the people had raised their hands for Andrew, showing their complete support.

The remaining less than one-third were split-nearly half of them remained motionless. This gesture meant they were abstaining, neither supporting nor opposing Andrew.

Only a pitiful few people stood with Duncan, expressing their opposition. However, their faces looked absolutely miserable.

The majority ruled, but this minority was pathetically small, so few that they could practically be ignored.

With a heavy sigh, one of Duncan's supporters turned to him and said, "Duncan, it's over. Just withdraw while you still can. Walk away now, and you still can save face."

Duncan shot up from his seat like a rocket, his face red with rage as he shouted, "Withdraw? Why the hell should I? Andrew, you little punk! You think you can go up against me? I'll destroy you! I oppose this! I'll use everything my family has to oppose you to the very end!"

His fury was so intense that spit flew from his mouth as he yelled. The people sitting nearby got splattered and frantically wiped their faces, looking disgusted.

Andrew calmly stood up from his seat and walked over to face Duncan directly. "Mr. Irving Senior, so you're opposing me?"

Duncan roared back, "Yes, I oppose you! You're not getting that chairman's seat today-mark my words!"

A lightning fast slap struck Duncan's face like a bolt from the blue. With a piercing scream, he flew through the air like a rag doll, flying over 30 feet before nearly rolling out of the Ketters' conference room entirely!

Andrew casually adjusted his suit cuff and said, "Now then, does anyone else object?"

The room fell dead silent. Even the Keller sisters, who had plenty of complaints about Andrew, stood there with their mouths hanging open, too shocked to speak.

Logan muttered grimly, "Father

always said this guy walks the line between fight and dark—he's the kind of powerhouse who could flip the whole damn world over if he wanted to. And that hit was brutal—no mercy, no hesitation." Cóntent

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Everyone else had a much more direct thought.

'Mr. Lloyd hasn't even officially taken the seat yet, and he's already making examples out of people.'

'Anyone dumb enough to test him now might as well be digging their own grave!'

Duncan had built his reputation on being ruthless, which had earned him quite a few allies. However, it was clear that compared to Andrew, he was nothing more than a crawling insect.

The few people who had originally supported Duncan scrambled on their hands and knees toward Andrew! "Mr. Lloyd, we support you-completely support you!"

"Please, Mr. Lloyd, lead us to success and fortune from now on!"

The three Keller sisters stood frozen like statues, wondering what the hell was happening.

There were about 80 Chamber of

Commerce members, and they were just one vote short of a unanimous decision. Moreover, that one, opposing vote was now lying by the door, possibly not even breathing.

George stood up, his smile growing wider and wider. Finally, he began clapping

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"From today forward, I hope Mr. Lloyd will lead our Gabo Creek Chamber of Commerce to charge ahead fearlessly!"

All the members shouted in unison, "Lead us forward, Mr. Lloyd!"