Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

Chapter 1426

In the back, Andrew could not help but shake his head. Emily was turning into a second Christina-blindly arrogant with excessive self-confidence. He thought this brutal slap in the face was inevitable.

Meanwhile, Duncan appeared to be yielding but was actually advancing silently, having already secured his alliances like the cunning old fox he was. Emily did not have even the slightest qualification to compete with this seasoned manipulator.

"Ms. Emily, you can see the situation for yourself!" Duncan's cane rested casually across his knees as he spoke with mock regret.

"It's not that I won't step aside for you, it's just that this is the will of the people, and I'm being forced into this position against my wishes!"

He laughed, but his eyes held no warmth whatsoever. Instead, they were filled with nothing but contempt and ice-cold calculation. If George were not sitting there protecting her, he would have already slapped this naive little girl across the

room.

Not only would he slap her, but he would destroy all three of these ignorant Keller bitches who did not know their place. He had been waiting for the Chamber of Commerce chairman position for years and had been laying the groundwork for just as long.

take it from him

turned desperately to the assembled members, "Everyone,

added her own plea, "Anyone who supports Emily will become an ally of the

yourselves! Your only skill is name-dropping the Kellers and relying on your family connections! Without Mr. Keller Senior's reputation backing you up, what else do you have that could possibly

Gabo Creek Chamber of Commerce chairmanship is critically important! It affects

Keller Senior gets angry with me today, I have to speak my mind! Ms. Emily, you should just find someone to marry and settle down. While Mr. Keller Senior is an amazing leader, you have none

"That's right, Ms. Emily is

find good husbands like you're supposed to? Why are

today proves the rumors are true: beautiful but

exposed. As the main

my father's coattails and the Keller name! But I want to tell all of you that I'm not inferior to any of you! I could manage the Chamber of Commerce better

disdain. "Actions speak louder than words-anyone can talk a good game!

her face turning as red as a tomato from embarrassment and rage. All her previous pride and