Chapter: 1235

Victoria pulled out a gold ring and helped Florence put it on.

Thank you for the thoughtful gifts." Florence smiled.

She put the presents away carefully and glanced at Dahlia, only to realize that her daughter seemed distracted.

Dahlia kept glancing at the door as though she was waiting for someone.

"What are you looking at, Dahlia?" Florence was puzzled.

"What else? Mr. Killian, I bet." Julie teased.

"Of course not. Don’t be silly." Dahlia glared at her cousin.

She was waiting for Dustin.

She has been feeling uneasy since she returned from the hospital. She worried she’d spoken too harshly the other day and Dustin wouldn’t show up today.

Would this be the end of their relationship?

"Dahlia, Mr. Killian is quite the catch, and he likes you too. You better not let this chance slip by!" Florence hinted with a smile.

Gavin was a powerful individual from a wealthy family, making him the perfect son–in–law.

"Mom, I’m grateful to Mr. Killian for saving my life, and I see him as a friend. That’s it. Stop making assumptions," Dahlia warned them in a firm tone.

"Why can’t you see how wonderful your life would be if you married Mr. Killian? You’d have the whole world wrapped around your finger!" Florence was exasperated.

"If I want power, I can get it with my hands. I don’t want to get it through marriage." Dahlia shook her head.

"Dahlia …" Florence sighed resignedly.

"Alright, alright. I guess the fruits of her labor will taste sweeter." Victoria intervened, but she was secretly happy.

Since Dahlia didn’t like Gavin, Julie might have a chance.

"Look, it’s Mr. Killian!" Julie exclaimed.

Everyone turned toward the door and saw Gavin entering confidently. Wearing a suit, he was followed by a group of men.

The other guests automatically opened a path for them when they walked by. Their intense. aura instantly inade them the center of attention.

"What brings you here, Mr. Killian?" Florence and several others greeted enthusiastically.

"It’s your birthday, Mrs. Nicholson. It’s only natural that I send my wishes."

Gavin gestured with a smile, and his assistant immediately stepped forward, holding a present.

The box opened, revealing a set of beautiful jewelry.