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“Yes.”

Yolanda yawned, then she added, “My brother mentioned that this child is quite intelligent, so he specifically requested him.”

“But…”

Mrs. Lydia pursed his lips, her eyebrows scrunching up. “Alexis is a bit unique… He doesn’t follow the rules at the orphanage, and he doesn’t interact with the other children…”

“He shows signs of autism, so…”

“I understand.”

Yolanda rolled her eyes and took out a check for ten million from her handbag. “Will this suffice?”

Mrs. Lydia’s eyes lit up instantly upon seeing the amount on the check. “Absolutely! It’s more than enough!”

“After today’s performance, I will promptly initiate the adoption process for Alexis on behalf of your brother!”

“Alright.”

Yolanda muttered, looking at her polished fingernails “Has Cherise arrived?”

“Yes, she’s here!”

“Great.”

Yolanda walked briskly towards the auditorium. “I would like to sit next to Cherise; please arrange it for me.”

of

the auditorium, eagerly leading Yolanda straight to

Yolanda said in a deep, creaky

her high ponytail and plaid dress, she couldn’t help but chuckle. “Mrs.

like that since high school; there are very few people around me

of two, you sure are dressing ‘young’ for your age. It’s

gave her a side-way glance. “Don’t make

“That’s Miss Yolanda.”

I don’t have much of an opinion on her. She most likely came today because she’s following Sebastian’s orders

“Oh.”

Yolanda and inquired, “Miss Weiss, how old are you?”

eyes. “I’m twenty-six.”

one year older than me.”

of Cherise’s eyes crinkled as she remarked with a melodic voice, “I thought you were ten years older than me, given your

stood in front of Cherise and

“What’s the matter?”

feigning innocence. “Miss Weiss, you’re

grow scarlet from rage. She almost wanted to lunge at Cherise

dare she call

I’m

and gentlemen, please take your

smiled and intervened in the argument between Cherise and Yolanda. “Our children are prepared. The performance is about to