Mrs. Lydia hesitated, glancing at Cherise. “But… Mrs. Lenoir hasn’t donated yet…”

Cherise squinted her eyes, realizing once again that Mrs. Lydia was no simple woman; she was keenly observing her all along, which explained her hesitation.

Her impression of Mrs. Lydia had already soured with the matter outside of the auditorium.

Now, she was convinced that Mrs. Lydia was benefiting from these children.

This only fueled her determination to adopt Alexis..

So, Cherise stood up with a smile. “Mrs. Lydia, if you are asking for a donation, I am willing to contribute.

“You see, I have my eye on a child named Alexis.”

“I would like to know, if I donate one million to the orphanage, would I be able to adopt this child?”

Cherise believed that one million was a substantial amount in Mrs. Lydia’s eyes.

Yolanda laughed in a mocking manner, sending her fiery gaze at Cherise.

“One million?”

“Cherise, aren’t you being stingy?”

to Mrs. Lydia. “The previous ten million I gave you was

token of

Lenoir, do you really think

not be as wealthy as

I am willing to

to spend thirty million to adopt a little

claim you cannot afford it.”

afford it… I will always offer a price that is

narrowed her eyes at her. “Is

“Absolutely!”

a deep breath, then she announced,

heard Mr. Hampson gasp in shock on the

woman’s nails dug into

knew that her décision

is a significant sum.

“Forty million.”

twenty million

that she had come prepared.

was about to raise the bid but was interrupted by

in a monetary competition

also understood that

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