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"Ms. Quillen, should we take back the donation now?" Lexi suggested.

Mackenzie thought for a moment but shook her head.

She was here under the pretext of charity. Without concrete proof, pulling the

donation based on speculation could damage her reputation. Even if

someone did pocket part of her donation, the relief center would still report the donation publicly, and she would gain the positive publicity she sought. She could easily turn a blind eye.

But her conscience wouldn't allow her ta. If her donations weren't going to those in need, and instead were lining the pockets of corrupt officials, how was she any different from those hypocritical people she despised? "Lexi, send someone to track down the people who were protesting outside. I need to get to the bottom of this," Mackenzie instructed quietly.

"Understood, Ms. Quillen," Lexi replied, hurrying off to carry out her orders.

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Mackenzie didn't make a grand entrance into the city center or check into a

fancy hotel. Instead, she had someone find a clean and simple guesthouse near the relief center for her to stay in.

Later that night, Lexi returned to the guesthouse with a small group of people. Leading them was an elderly man in his sixties, dressed in unusual attire that seemed to belong to an ethnic minority, complete with a white round cap. “Ah, Ms. Quillen, if I'd known it was you earlier, I would've stopped you from coming tonight,” the old man said with regret the moment he saw her. "Wait... are you Mr. Jidrus Abovos?" Mackenzie found the man familiar. Even though some women might lose focus during pregnancy, she still had a sharp memory. She had seen pictures of 277 different representatives and quickly recognized him.

Not only that, but Jidrus was a representative of Riverhaven's local business association, not someone from Silvergate.

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to help the West End refugees, the supplies should be sent directly to the

disaster zone and delivered into the hands of the victims themselves!"

Jidrus pleaded with a pained expression.

"Mr. Abovos, tell me exactly what's going on," Mackenzie replied, her voice firm

with a sense of justice. "I'll do whatever I can to help you."

This wasn't just about trying to gain a business ally. It was also a matter of

conscience and responsibility.

"After the disaster struck, people from all over the country donated countless supplies and funds to West End. But to this day, hardly anything has reached

the heavily affected areas in Riverhaven-barely a trickle!"

Jidrus lamented and continued, "As a representative of Riverhaven, many

people are counting on me to help, but when I came here to investigate, they told me that hundreds of tons of supplies had already been shipped over! And they warned me not to spread rumors!"

Greed at

be? Didn't anyone try to get the media

asked, her

End's economy is underdeveloped, transportation is

in the cities. It's incredibly easy

like your developed cities,

continued to cry out

her resources, getting

wouldn't be difficult.

rushing to publish a story based solely on Jidrus'

investigating the situation could stir up even more

to tread carefully.

I'll speak to Mr. Quail and get to the bottom of this. If anyone is profiting off this

it!"

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Mackenzie declared with determination

amazing!" Jidrus

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tell Mackenzie wasn't the type to make empty

this and save the people of Riverhaven, I'll rally the other business representatives to support you as the next Chamber

had been part of Mackenzie's reason for coming to the

focused on helping the victims now. Hearing this left her feeling conflicted. She calmly replied, "Let's focus on solving the

stay in

have much influence. It's all up to

Quillen!”

his group expressed their gratitude repeatedly

a sense of hope.

help but worry for Mackenzie. After all, this

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and Mackenzie's usual influence didn't carry the same

she had made a promise to Jidrus, she would have to

many thorny issues.

Get some rest. I'll need you with me

tomorrow," Mackenzie

demeanor.

rest too, Ms.

a gentle

didn't show a hint of

morning, Mackenzie returned to the relief center with

several trucks still working

of supplies were being delivered

Quillen, you're here

and, despite taking the time to

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