Chapter 0218

I was exhausted but I complied, changing into a simple dress and then heading downstairs. When I saw

Susie standing in the back of the room, I immediately went to her side.

Most of the girls assumed Nathan was soon to announce the next event for the competition, and so

there was much speculation about what that event could be.

“Maybe it will be a beauty contest,” Olivia said, flipping her gorgeous hair.

“It could be trivia,” said Jessica. She looked excited by the prospect. “We could have teams, and -”

“What about a horse race,” Tiffany said. “Some kind of show of our horse-riding capability.”

Nathan headed to the stage in the room. He didn’t have a microphone this time. With only eight of us in

the room now, he could be clearly heard just by his speaking up.

“The next event will be…” he said.

The room took a breath:

“A fundraising gala.”

and Jessica’s shoulders slumped.

will have her chance to pitch her own cause

you may offer you help as you work the

and Lilliana looked sharply at each other, before slicing their

required to know how to subtly win others to your side

the perfect dance. We will expect to see your abilities in action on this

nodded. I did too/It made sense. The Luna was a ba stion of diplomacy – and raising money for her causes. The person set

evening,” Nathan said, “the benefactors themselves will

the winner of the event. All of the benefactors will be donating

cause.”

at once who I would support: the orphanage. I had returned with Elva a few times since my last being

more financial support.

Susie. “What cause were

once, “There’s an animal shelter back home that I want to support.”

not shocked in the slightest by her response.

most times.

a great cause,” I told her, smiling.

leave the parlor, I noticed Lilliana near the door, speaking with the head of the

Joseph nodded severely.

to avoid them, but they were standing along the hallway I needed

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