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 did your gifts

it comes to showing our love for you, no amount is too much-mine was

get this medicinal pill from Mistveil Peak for me.

knowingly, "Mistveil Peak medicinal pills are absolutely premium items that many people desperately seek but can never obtain. This one alone must

from an exclusive auction in Chetvine, and it cost more than both Emily and Freya's gifts

wonderful gifts, and

and they could not help but turn to glance back at Andrew. They were clearly wondering what this

in their own right. Not a single person's gift would be anything less than spectacular, so if Andrew presented something cheap or ordinary, he would become a

Chamber of Commerce members began

one step away from joining the Three Titans. George's birthday celebration alone was bringing

had made their presentations, only Andrew remained without

no need for formalities-we're all