The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

Chapter 0252

I sniffed, but I wouldn’t let the tears fall. By the end of Nathan’s list, I had been the only person to have received zero support. The orphanage I supported would receive no donations from tonight, despite my

best efforts.

In her ten minute appearance, Jane had undone hours‘ worth of my efforts.

I’d been getting glares since I returned to the ballroom, but now, the whispers started too.

I wished the ground would open up and swallow me whole. Then I wouldn’t feel so much

embarrassment and shame.

I’d hoped to gain enough donations to be able to give the orphanage at least some relief. They knew about my backing them. We had to submit the organizations we supported to Nathan and the producers

ahead of time. They likely made commercials and promos for the gala utilizing that information.

I could only imagine what the commentators were saying now.

“The orphanage will receive nothing. The children will go hungry tonight. And it’s all Piper’s fault!”

I wiped my eyes with the back of my hand. Nicholas, beside me, noticed.

“We congratulate all of our participants tonight,” Nathan said. His speech was wrapping up. The event

was almost over.

called out. He started walking toward the stage. The crowd parted for him, clearing his

way.

empty space beside me. He handed me a handkerchief.

said. “I thought I’d

ruin my reputation as the reckless, devil–may–care playboy.”

the handkerchief at the corners of my eyes.

“You’ll see.”

lifted platform and approached

suspicious glances.

hand and Nathan passed him the microphone.

generosity, I would

the orphanage that

1/3

awed. That gift was twice as much as the next highest donation

to clap.

lifted away, and I started crying for a new reason: gratitude.

arm around my shoulders. “Chin up,

just so happy… Those

didn’t. Jane stole from them.”

glanced at him. “Did

smile twisted in disgust. At Jane or at himself, I couldn’t

So long as someone was there to interfere in

did it matter

on Julian. He squared his