Chapter 2438
Despite Elaine’s disdain, Andrew remained calm. He said, “Ms. Theron, everything in this world depends on human effort. I believe nothing is impossible. Generally speaking, impossible things are only impossible because the price hasn’t been set right. As long as the price is right, even mortal enemies can bury the hatchet and make peace, can’t they?”
Elaine let out a sharp, incredulous laugh. “Oh, really? Go ahead and name your price. You actually think you can put a number on Valerie? You’re arrogant beyond measure. Even if it were you asking to marry Valerie, it would still be a nightmare of politics and power, not something you can buy with words.”
Andrew did not waste words and pulled out an unremarkable bottle. Inside were ten ninth-grade supreme elixirs he had refined. In terms of value, they were enough to drive even martial emperors crazy and make them fight desperately to obtain them.
Taking two steps forward, Andrew approached the gauze curtain.
From behind it, Elaine’s voice carried a hint of tension. “What are you doing? You should know you can’t get within three feet of me.”
Andrew said calmly, “Mr. Atkinson is standing guard right outside the door, ready to strike at any moment. I can still tell that much. But you don’t need to be nervous at all. This is the wedding gift. Amari’s heart is set on Ms. Valerie. No one else will do, for him or for me.”
As he spoke, Andrew flicked the small bottle into the air. The curtain parted for a brief second, allowing the bottle to slip through before it sealed itself again.
Yet, for someone like Andrew, even that single instant was enough, and he caught a glimpse of Elaine’s face. She was stunningly beautiful, graceful, and almost his age. For a fleeting second, their eyes met, and the air seemed to still between them.
Elaine’s cheeks flushed slightly as she shot him a glare. Andrew, realizing his slip, quickly cleared his throat.
Changing the subject, he said, “Ms. Theron, please have a look. If you still don’t wish to consider the proposal after that, I’ll leave right away with the gift and find someone else who might appreciate it.”
Elaine huffed coldly. “Don’t rush me. I want to see what kind of trick you’re pulling this time.”
She uncorked the small bottle. The moment she did, a rich, intoxicating fragrance filled the air, so strong it nearly made her dizzy.
She gasped. “This is…”
The words stuck in her throat as she drew in a sharp breath.
Andrew simply smiled and waited for her to regain her composure, then answer whether she agreed or not.
Elaine’s voice trembled. “Ninth-grade supreme elixirs, and ten of them at once. As far as I know, Sovereign’s Apothecary doesn’t have a ninth-grade supreme alchemist in residence. Those only exist in the royal houses or within the Divine Alchemists. But this… this isn’t one pill… It’s ten! You’ve truly managed to surprise me. I can’t deny that it’s a tempting offer.”