Chapter 49
she freshened up and stepped out of her room, only to find Layla sprawled on the couch, snacking and watching TV.
When she heard footsteps approaching, Layla immediately sat up. “Are you hungry? I made you some chicken soup. Come eat before you go back to rest”
Samantha blinked. “Don’t you have work today?”
You’re injured. Obviously, I had to stay and keep you company,” Layla said matter–of–factly before heading to the kitchen. She returned moments later, placing a steaming bowl of chicken soup la font of Samantha
“Hurry up and wat. Once you’re feeling better, I’ll take you out to buy a new phone
might have to head our soon.”
signed up for a volunteer event at school. I tried to back out, but the student council president wouldn’t let me, so—”
“Ai–you out of your mind? You can barely walk, and you still want tovlancer? Hou can your school be so heartless?” Laylarranted for a solid minute before throwing her hands up. “You In what? Forget them if they won’t let you at this one out, you can just and them up! Let them deal with it!”
Samantha was well aware that Layla was just worried about her, but she’d already made up her mind. She took another sip of the soup
up before responding, “I can’t affect my scholarship.
“Your scholarship? How much are we talidng”
“Our school is pretty generous. Last year, I received 15 thousand dollark
“thousand?” Layla was shell–shocked. She assumed it was just af hundred, like the scholarships given in elementary school–nothing worth stressing over. But 15 thousand?
Her entire demeanor changed in an Inst. She patted Samantha’s shoulder and changed her tune. “Life’s tough sometimes, but it’s necessary to growth. Now hurry up and eat, then get ready to head to school.”
Samantha was taken aback by how quickly Layla’s antinode had changed.
*Bai laten, be smart about it. Take breaks when no one’s ward You’re already limping like crazy, so don’t push yourself. Your health comes first!”
“I know “Samantha nodded obediently. After finishing her breakfast, she cleaned up and lett for school
Samantha accived two hours before the shareholders‘ meeting was set to begin.
Yer, Chiane had already gathered all the volunteers for a final briefing, started roll call, and organized rehearsals for the various tasks.
was so boring that most people struggled to stay awake, but Samantha remained alert.
Everyone else stood comfortably, but she had to lean against the wall just to stay upright. Her knees were screaming in pain, and every second felt like tanture. After witat felt blur an eternity, the rehearsal finally ended, and roles were assigned.
dha was stationed at the main entrance. She was responsible for greeting and escorting shareholders to the conference room. Het team consisted of five wo Unlike the silens, who dressed in aqual outfits for convenience, Chine hall go all out. She wore a stunning emerald green deas, and her makeup was bright and elegant. She stood out Dr a carefully curated modemplect, i
volunteers, including Chione
That wasn’t surprising gwn that students from the art department were known to their good looks.
A few girls huddled around Clear, cuttering excitedly
“Chlone, you look amazing day! Did you druplecause you’ll be meeting your boyfriend later?”
“Well, out of all of Me Show’s gh liqends, she’s lasted the longest,” one of them giggled “Honestly, I think she’s going to be his last girtiend too soon, she’ll be Mas. Shaw!”
Chionar lowered her head with a modest smile, piriending to be shy “Oh, stop it!”
all you have to do it back
“We’re just stating fans! Mr. Shaw’s representing his family at the shangholders‘ meeting. That’s basically an heir’s responsibility. Once you two get married, all you and enjoy Ide as the lady of the house.”
“Clone, you’ve put ohelp us out in the future!”
“You’re definitely
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