Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 1424

Emily and Freya chimed in with matching smiles, "Hannah is right, Dad! Open it up so everyone can see! Everyone else's gifts are out in the open, and we're all curious about what's in that little box!"

George hesitated for a moment, "There's really no need for that, is there? Andy's thoughtfulness is what matters—whatever he gave is perfectly fine with me!"

Duncan laughed mockingly, "Mr. Keller Senior, you can't say that! The Keller family's reputation is on the line here. If it's some cheap junk you can buy anywhere, I suggest throwing it straight in the trash. Otherwise, it'll just be an insult to you!"

Both Duncan and the Keller sisters were clearly hoping to see Andrew humiliated in front of everyone.

George glanced over at Andrew with an apologetic smile, "Andy, would you mind if we showed everyone? You're not bothered by that, are you?"

Andrew appeared completely unfazed, "The gift belongs to you, so whether you show it or not is entirely up to you! Though I'd suggest you might not want to reveal it publicly!"

George's eyes lit up with interest as he laughed heartily, "Could it really be something truly special?"

Duncan scoffed dismissively. "He's just putting on airs. If it's actually good, then it's more likely something shady or embarrassing!"

Emily added coolly, "Andrew, if it really is something good, then we'd love to see it—just don't disappoint everyone!"

Hannah could not wait any longer and stepped forward to snatch the box right out of George's hands. With a look of complete disdain, she flipped open the lid without ceremony, and a delicate, sweet fragrance immediately filled the air around them.

Inside the silk-lined box sat a perfectly round, golden pill about the size of a grape, gleaming beautifully under the conference room lights.

Hannah, who clearly did not know what she was looking at, curled her lip in disgust. "Is that all? It's just some kind of herbal supplement—way inferior to Freya's medicinal pill!"

Yet, the moment her words left her mouth, the billionaire widow shot to her feet like she had been electrocuted. Her eyes were locked onto the pill with intense focus, and she began stammering uncontrollably.

"T-That's a high-grade miracle pill, isn't it? I once traveled to Terror Town and begged a master alchemist to create one for me. I spent nearly a billion dollars on it, but judging by the color and that incredible fragrance, mine was nowhere near this quality!"