Chapter 54
yvette blushed and looked down, but I could tell she was furious. Then, Samuel turned to her and asked, “Vvie, why didn’t you mention to me that you saw a woman in Gideon’s car?”
Yvette quickly replied, “Because it’s Gideon’s private business! How could tell you without his permission? I only brought it up now because Victoria mentioned having dinner with him.”
Samarl immediately accepted her explanation and gently reassured her, “I wasırt blaming you. I was just curious, that’s all.”
Yvette smiled faintly. “I’m probably overthinking it. Just because she was in his car doesn’t mean she’s his girlfriend. Gideon has had so many people pursuing him over the years, but he hasn’t shown much interest in that sort of thing.”
Samuel chuckled. “Even if she’s his girlfriend, it doesn’t matter. Honestly, Gideon should have a woman in his life by now. It’d probably soften him up a little.“”
I saw Yvette’s anger rising, but she held it back, managing to keep her composure in front of Samuel. It was hard not to admire how precise Samuel was at striking a nerve. intentionally or not.
Victoria, seemingly uninterested in their tension, pulled out her phone. “You all are hosting a charity event today,
right? What’s the
donation link?” Leonardo stepped forward with a QR code. “This is the collection code for the Association for People with Disabilities. I’ll personally ensure the funds are recorded and distributed to help those in need.”
Victoria scanned the code and immediately donated 50,000 dollars. “This is such a great initiative, You all should get started.
The team had already set up a booth near the university gate, where the flow of people was constant. Samuel grabbed my arm and pulled me to the front. He then took out some medical gauze and wrapped it around my eyes.
He said, “This will make it more convincing. That way, you won’t have to explain yourself to every person who comes by.”
Let’s get Jules a chair,” Yvette suggested with a thoughtful tone.
1 quietly set while they got to work, I listened as they discussed various strategies to encourage donations. The fundraiser was for a good cause, meant to belp people with disabilities, so I didn’t object. However, I could hear some whispers among the crowd about Leonando,
Leonardo addressed the crowd confidently, “I’ve already donated 50,000 dollars myself. I’ll record the entire process to ensure the funds reach those who need them most. Please rest assured your contributions will make a difference”
His speech was met with praise, and donations started coming in–small amounts like five or 20 dollars and even larger sins.
I stayed with them from the afternoon into the evening, sitting quietly as passersby occasionally glanced my way. It reminded me of the early days after I lost my sight, the feeling of being on display.
At one point, someone placed a warm carton of milk and a plece of bread in my hands. I set them aside without touching them. Later, a woman brought me a bottle of water and spoke softly, 1 accepted it, taking a few sips
As night fell and the foot traffic dwindled, everyone began packing up the booth. That was when someone suddenly covered my mouth from behind and dragged
The booth had been set up near some trees, and behind them was a flower bed that was obscured from view. I was pulled there, my as pinned so tightly that I could not break free I gripped the sanati kuite inny hand firmly.
Once we reached the flower bed, I immediately pressed the blade against whatever I could teach, slashing blindly in self–defense. Then, I heard a familiar voice
He grabbed my wrist limly to stop me, and he easily disarmed me. The lite fell to the ground with a clatter.
“Air yourrazy?” la suapped, his voice low and irritated
“Give it back?” I demanded, my expression cold. Before I could teart further, he leaned in close and suddenly bit my neckband
I showed him back with all my strength, yelling as i clutched my neck, “What are you doing?”
not answer, but his birthing was heavy, and his expression was readable in the darkness is bite was sharp and forceful. I was certain it would leave
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