Chapter 900

Chapter 900:

Smart philanthropy was a business strategy—a way to form alliances with other influential families. Their visit to the music association had been about establishing a foundation to sponsor talented children from lower-income families. And now, bringing Kyson here was about securing his family’s collaboration on building a library and setting up a scholarship fund.

Alethea sat beside them, sipping tea absentmindedly. Her mind wasn’t on business. Her eyes kept drifting toward Kyson, trying to memorize him—the sharpness of his jawline, the way his expressions had changed over the years.

After an hour, the meeting concluded. Kyson rose from his seat, said his goodbyes, and turned to leave.

The Hinks couple didn’t bother standing up to see him out. Despite his family name, Kyson was still considered a junior in their eyes.

Mr. Hinks gave him a casual smile. “Since you have other matters to attend to, we won’t keep you. Let’s catch up over dinner sometime. Our team will draft the contract and send it to you for review.”

Alethea was momentarily dazed. Without thinking, she blurted out, “Let me see Mr. Webster out.”

barely looked at her, nodding approvingly. “Go ahead,” her mother said lightly. “You’re of the same age—it’s good to make

the parking area, showing no intention of stopping—even as he reached his car. If anything, she looked ready to

curved his lips. “Miss Hinks, please, there’s no need to see me

She tucked an imaginary strand of hair behind her ear, lowering her gaze slightly.

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call you Alethea. And you don’t have to call me Mr. Webster

flickered behind his eyes. For a moment, he felt as if he were talking to someone else. Alethea’s demure demeanor… It reminded him

modest demeanor made him think of her. And that realization startled him. Even the smallest things now conjured thoughts of Carrie. Even in moments when she wasn’t there, she was always

eagerly. “Kyson,” she called softly, her

to step away, but something inside the car caught her attention. A gift box

sinking feeling settled in her

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