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Chapter 58
After greeting the guests at the main table, Elisa stepped onto the stage:
“Thank you all for taking the time out of your busy schedules in attend this event. Tonight’s banquet is for a charitable cause. On behalf of the Rivas family, I am donating 20 million to fund education and support torchildren in remote momtain areas,” she announced, her voice filled with excitement and joy.
The evening was particularly meaningful for her. Her father, Elliot nivas, had recovered, lifting a heavy burden from her heart.
Elssa continued with visible enthusiasın, “Additionally, we will be anctioning sur items tonight. All proceeds will go toward charitable causes. Rest assured. every transaction will be transpatent and publicly disclosed.!!
As her words concluded, she gave a small bow to the audience and prepared to step down from the stage.
But someone in the crowd couldn’t hold back.
“Ms. Rivas, since Mr. Rivas Senior has recovered, could we have the honor of visiting him? He’s someone I’ve admired my entire life.”
“Yes, I’d like that too! Mr. Rivas Senior has always been a role model for his charitable deeds.”
“Even just catching a glimpse of him from atar would be enough for me!–
Tonight’s charity banquet was being held to celebrate Elliot’s recovery. However, Elisa hadn’t mentioned it in her speech, which left some attendees unable to contain their curiosity. After all, this was a rare chance to curry favor with the Rivas family.
Sending gifts like luxury supplements or rare medicinal items to express well–wishes could eam goodwill from the family, which would undoubtedly boost one’s social standing and financial prospects.
family would give them the bragging rights of being associated with such a prominent
At the very least, securing a project or two in collaboration with the Rivas family
„elevating their status significantly
nation
recovered, he still needs rest
Elisa, however, responded with a gentle smile, waving her hand slightly. “Thank you for your land concem. Although my father has rec and cannot mert with anyone at the moment. I hope you’ll understand ”
Disappointment flashed across the faces of many in the room. It was a missed opportunity to strengthen ties with the Rivas family Still, no one dared express dissatisfaction outright,
Even if they couldn’t visit Elliot, they could make their presence felt by bidding generously at the auction and catching the Rivas family’s attention that way.
As the auction began, the room quickly grew lively with guests eagerly raising their bids. Few cared about the actual items on display. Their sole purpose was to make all impression on the Rivas family–even if it meant spending more than necessary.
e by one, the items wete auctioned off.
Watching the items dwindle, Chloe nudged Belle. “Belle, are you going to join in? Ms. Rivas is seated right over there. We should show our support.” Belle nodded, bermund already made up. “It’s still early. Nothing exceptional has come up yet. If we’re going to stand out, we need to bid on something
petale. Na point wasting money on something that’ll just gather dust in a comer.”
auctioneer introduced a new piece.
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betie quickly flipped though the information in front of her, her eyes lighting up
The painting was by a celebrated artist from the Everdale Era, our whose surviving works were exceedingly.
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we inanage to get this painting for him, he’d dermitely be
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“Bay, don’t you enjoy painting? Weren’t you always fascinated by these old works of aidd
