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Briony nodded. "The fact that you're so honest shows you truly want the children here to have the best care and education."

"I grew up an orphan," Noreen replied with a gentle smile. "Many of the kids at Star were abandoned by their parents. But there are also people who give up everything—their jobs, their former lives-to come here for their own children. And while they care for their own, they open their hearts to those left behind by others."

Briony fell silent.

She turned to Carey.

Carey's fingers paused above the keyboard before she closed her laptop. "Alright, I've got everything down."

At that, Briony rose and looked to Garfield. "We understand the situation in detail now. We'll have a meeting tonight back at our hotel, and then we'll be in touch." Garfield nodded. "Of course. Please have a safe trip back, Ms. Kensington."

After their goodbyes, Manager Dawson drove Briony and her team back to the hotel. The black sedan wound its way down the twisting mountain road until it disappeared from sight.

Back at the orphanage, Garfield stood at the door, watching them go. This project meant a lot to him-whether the children here would get the care and

opportunities they deserved depended on it.

Noreen came over and handed him a cup of tea. "Don't worry. This project will succeed."

at her. "You

Ms. Kensington is genuinely compassionate.

herself. And

isn't here to make money. She

was surprised. "Ms. Gill, you really live up to your reputation as

just smiled, letting the

room and made a call. "Briony was here. The

...

city, Manager Dawson suggested taking Briony

knew Dawson wanted this project badly. He was hoping to benefit from it,

Briony, this was never about profit. She wanted to build

clear their philosophies didn't align. Working with

politely declined his invitation, and the group had a quiet dinner at

room; Blair

down Manager Dawson, and then

small token of appreciation for his efforts in making the

reached out