The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

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.”

slumped. Olivia seemed indifferent.

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

you may offer you help as you work the room.”

and Lilliana looked sharply at each other, before slicing their hard gazes

how to subtly win others to your

expect to see your

Luna was a ba stion of diplomacy – and raising money for her causes. The person

evening,” Nathan said, “the benefactors themselves will decide who to support. The

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 of your

cause.”

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

shelter back home that I want to support.”

in the slightest by her response. Susie seemed

most times.

a great cause,”

the door, speaking with

Joseph nodded severely.

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