Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren)

Looking closer, it was obvious that each gift bag alone appeared incredibly high- end and luxurious.

Esther hurriedly said, "Aspen, Mr. Lloyd, what are these? How could you spend so much money? This is too extravagant!"

Aspen snorted and replied, "Mom, Dad, Judith, please accept these gifts without worry! Besides, I didn't pay for these gifts. My boss here is the generous one who spends lavishly!"

This statement immediately caused Zephyr, Esther, and everyone in the Stevens family to look at Andrew in unison.

Andrew calmly picked up his tea and drank it, maintaining his composure without changing his expression. Being the most excited and active, Judith had already started rummaging through the gifts.

Esther was about to stop Judith, but the little girl suddenly exclaimed in shock, holding the receipt, "Oh my goodness, these things actually cost 198.88 million dollars..."

She turned to Aspen and Andrew, adding, "You guys are like next-level rich, aren't you?"

Esther asked in disbelief, "What did you say? How much did they cost?"

Zephyr was also somewhat alarmed and scolded Judith to put everything down, saying she was talking nonsense.

Oscar sneered. "Mr. and Mrs. Stevens, please stay calm! The little girl is still too young. She doesn't understand or recognize numbers properly. Gifts that cost nearly 200 million? There's no such outrageous thing in this world!"

While laughing disdainfully, he stepped forward to check for himself, not believing it. When he saw the numbers on the receipt, they were densely packed in a long string.

After carefully counting back and forth for a long time, Oscar's Adam's apple bobbed as his face filled with bewilderment. He asked, "They really did cost 200 million? Andrew, is this receipt fake?"

Andrew did not bother answering such a stupid question.

However, Aspen was somewhat displeased and said, "Oscar, these items did cost 200 million to buy! If you don't believe it, we can go to the stores right now and let them verify it!"

Oscar could not find further fault and chuckled dryly. "Aspen, look at you, I was just joking! Mr. Lloyd is truly wealthy and generous for spending 200 million dollars on these gifts!"

After reluctantly complimenting Andrew, he returned to his seat with a gloomy face. He thought bitterly, 'Damn it! Is Andrew here to propose a marriage? What's with all the gifts? Besides, there was no need to spend so much on a proposal!'

After all, Andrew had spent 200 million dollars, not two million or twenty thousand. Even if Oscar

really had the chance to marry

Aspen someday, the Hopkinsel

could not afford such an

extravagant gesture. Not just the Hopkins, but even the top-tier families in Blumedale would not

spend 200 million dollars on the first

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It was basically just throwing money at people.

Zephyr and Esther were also stunned into silence for quite some time.

Esther tentatively asked, "Well, Mr. Lloyd, it seems you and our Aspen are quite financially comfortable in Blumedale!".

Andrew smiled and replied, "Mrs. Stevens, you flatter me. I'm not capable of

much, but your precious daughter has earned me quite a bit of money!"

Aspen could not decide whether to laugh or scream in frustration. She did not expect Andrew to be surprisingly modest and shockingly considerate. The way he effortlessly played along in front of her family gave her nothing short of a princess' treatment.

However, Aspen had her own pride and did not want to deceive her

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family, so she told the truth, "Dad, Mom, don't listen to him talking. nonsense. At most, I'm just an employee-the wealthy one is him. He opened a company in Blumedale that's now worth nearly 60 billion."

The Stevens family members collectively gasped when they heard the amount.

Each of them felt their heart skip a beat.