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.”

Jessica’s shoulders slumped. Olivia seemed

continued, “Each candidate will have her chance to pitch her own cause

who chose you may offer you help as you work

looked sharply at each other, before slicing their hard gazes to me.

you would be required to know how to subtly win others to

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

and raising money for her causes. The person set to take her place should share in the same

the end of the evening,” Nathan said, “the

winner of the event. All of the benefactors will be donating real funds, so you will be working both for yourself and for the benefit

cause.”

once who I would support: the orphanage. I had returned with Elva a few times since my last being there with Nicholas. The caretakers did their best, but those kids could

more financial support.

to Susie. “What cause

an animal shelter back home

not shocked in the slightest by her response. Susie seemed to prefer the company of

most times.

a great cause,” I

to leave the parlor, I noticed Lilliana near the door, speaking

Joseph nodded

to avoid them, but they were standing along the hallway I needed to walk through. I wouldn’t

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