The Billionaire And His Son Want Me Back by Juliette Vaughan

Chapter 116

Two days later, the Crown&Culture charity auction was held as scheduled. Due to Crown&Culture's immense influence in the country, it attracted a gathering of high-profile figures from all walks of life. While everyone was eager to contribute to the cause, there was one particular thing they were all excited about. The event would mark the first public appearance of Nion. Celebrities and elites from the world of art and collectibles were eager to see what Nion truly looked like. They wondered if he was a refined gentleman, as the rumors had it.

When Paisley and Lucy arrived, there was still some time before the auction would begin. The big business tycoons hadn't arrived yet, and only the organizers and a few representatives from impoverished remote areas were present.

As soon as Paisley and Lucy arrived at the venue, Janet, the editor-in-chief of the magazine, warmly greeted them with a smile. "Ms. Green, you're here so early."

Lucy smiled back at Janet. "Yes, Nion said we should leave early to avoid traffic, but there was no traffic, so we arrived a bit earlier."

Janet glanced behind Lucy, then asked, "Where is Nion?"

Lucy paused, then looked beside her. "Right here."

Only then did Janet's gaze land on Paisley, standing beside Lucy. Her eyes widened in surprise, followed by an excited smile. "Šo Nion is a lady."

She extended her hand to Paisley apologetically. "Sorry, Nion, I was too close-minded before and thought you were..."

referred to her as Mr. Vaire, and

would sign off as "Nion," which was part of her pen name, Nion

have some things to

you go ahead." Paisley

was labeled with the name of its guest. She quickly spotted her name and was about to sit down when she noticed the

girl who appeared to be only a few years older than Serena. The girl was wide- eyed, confused, and frightened, looking around at the

likely her best outfit. At her table were a few other

skinny that indicated severe malnutrition. But their eyes were pure, untouched by the world. Paisley

children, who appeared to be the children's teachers. When they saw Paisley sit down, they smiled warmly at her, though they seemed a bit

knew she was an important figure who could help these children. So, in order for the children to have books to read, clothes to wear, and sanitary pads to use, the teachers lowered themselves to

she took the

didn't mind, the two teachers breathed a sigh of relief. The auction was about to begin, and Janet was

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