Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

Chapter 1423

Emily, Freya, and Hannah smiled as they stepped forward with their own birthday gifts.

The attendant announced, "From Ms. Emily, an original oil painting by Elias Greaves; from Ms. Freya, a rare medicinal pill from Mistveil Peak; and from Ms. Hannah, a string of sanctified prayer beads, blessed by the Grand Sage of the Solace Abbey!"

They could have given these gifts to George privately earlier. However, they deliberately waited until all the Gabo Creek Chamber of Commerce members were present to make their presentation.

First, it demonstrated the three daughters' affection for their father in front of everyone. Second, it was meant to pressure Andrew and show him what standards he was expected to meet-even casual gifts within the Keller family were beyond what ordinary people could dream of affording.

George's usually stern face softened slightly as he looked at his three daughters' gifts. "You girls are so thoughtful!"

Hannah pouted playfully, "Dad, aren't you going to ask how much we spent?"

shallow question! But fine, how much

if the amount meant nothing to her, "When it comes to showing our love for

response. "I had a friend get this medicinal pill from Mistveil Peak for me. I don't know exactly what it's worth,

desperately seek but can never obtain. This one alone must be worth at

gift came from an exclusive auction in Chetvine, and

"These are all wonderful gifts, and you girls have

help but turn to glance back at Andrew. They were clearly wondering what this outsider could possibly have prepared that would match

a top power player in their own right. Not a single person's gift would be anything less than spectacular, so if Andrew presented

Commerce members began

to their reputation as a top family just one step away from joining the Three Titans. George's birthday celebration alone was bringing in gifts

their presentations, only Andrew remained without

need for formalities-we're all family here, so let's skip