Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 1425

Hannah might have been spoiled and scheming, but even she did not dare to underestimate Andrew anymore. Her eyes darted around as she thought he was seriously loaded with all kinds of amazing treasures.

Maybe if she reluctantly agreed to be his girlfriend, she could make a fortune off him.

Meanwhile, George waved his hand with obvious satisfaction, clearly delighted by the turn of events. "Alright, let's wrap up the birthday celebration! Now it's time to discuss the real business at hand!

"I'm sure you all know that I'm planning to step down from my position as Chamber of Commerce chairman! However, I've been struggling to decide on the right nominee for quite some time!"

The moment those words left his mouth, Duncan and Emily practically shot their hands up simultaneously.

Duncan declared, "Mr. Keller Senior, though I may be unworthy, I humbly accept the burden you've carried. From this day forward, I will devote myself entirely to the Gabo Creek Chamber of Commerce—with every ounce of my being, until my last breath!"

"Dad, by all rights and reason, your position should go to someone from our family! I truly believe I'm completely capable of handling it, and I'll even surpass your achievements!"

Andrew sat in the back with a slightly amused expression.

Logan sighed heavily beside him. "Emily has always been ambitious, but I never realized just how ambitious she really was."

Andrew chuckled softly, "Ambition is actually a good thing. A Keller without drive is just a declawed tiger—all roar, no bite."

Logan grimaced ruefully in response. "That's true enough, but ambition needs to be backed up by real capability! Emily is prideful and arrogant, and she's learned all those business methods from abroad that simply don't work here in Holtrien!"

Andrew shrugged casually, "But you heard what Ms. Emily said—she thinks she'll surpass your father's achievements!"

Logan snorted coldly, "That foolish girl is way too young and doesn't know her own limitations! Our father's accomplishments are currently unmatched by anyone in the younger Keller generation!

"Of course, now that you're practically part of our family too, you might actually be able to exceed my father's success someday!"

Andrew waved dismissively. "Logan, you're giving me way too much credit! I think the Chamber of Commerce chairmanship should go to Ms. Emily!"

In the front row, almost immediately after Emily made her declaration, Freya and Hannah spoke in perfect unison, "We fully support Emily taking over!"

Their coordinated support gave Emily an immediate boost of confidence as she turned to face Duncan with a triumphant smile. "Mr. Irving Senior, I apologize for this! I'd love to let you have the seat—but alas, duty forbids it."

Her words sounded polite, but every syllable was laced with sharpness and pride—pure, unapologetic Keller heiress energy.

"The Tanner family stands with Mr. Irving Senior. No one else is even in the running."

"Globeworth Group? Full support for Mr. Irving Senior!"

"Mazenigma Solutions—if it ain't Mr. Irving, we're out."

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Within moments, over a third of the 80 or so Chamber of Commerce members had declared their support for Duncan. Moreover, they did not just sound supportive—they sounded unyielding.

It was as if Duncan was the only person they would recognize as a leader, and everyone else was just noise.

The Keller sisters' confident grins froze mid-laugh, and their color drained instantly. The excitement in their chests was gone in a blink, replaced by a sickening drop of pure panic.

The higher you flew, the harder you crashed—and right now, they were crashing fast.