Marlin adjusted his attire and said, "Son, keep calm. Our family might not be very famous, but we cannot appear too weak or let others look down upon us."
"Yes, Dad, don't worry," Ethan nodded.
As they opened the door, they saw Andrew Wood lounging in his office chair, legs propped up on the desk, smoking a cigar without even noticing the Miller father and son entering.
Andrew remained silent, and Marlin finally sensed something was off. But since they had come all this way, it wasn't like they could just leave without doing anything.
"Nice to meet you, Mr. Wood, I am Ethan Miller..." Ethan began awkwardly.
"Gentlemen, Mr. Wood's instructions are clear. Weal-Cutler Group refuses to partner with you. Please leave," the secretary at the door said softly.
Ethan was a bit embarrassed, bu
