Chapter 170: Not Time But LOVE
Keira got very busy with her work. But she skillfully covered all the activities, and the charity event also went well on the second day.
Guests shelled out from 1,000 dollars to 10,000 dollars per plate for the privilege of hobnobbing with icons of different lines and their wealthy peers. The food was excellent. In the casino hall, the alcohol was poured like a river, making the gamblers feel high and spend more on betting.
The event combined what researchers called key determinants of giving: awareness of needs, a direct request for assistance, the psychological "warm glow" of appearing generous and peer pressure. Plus the throw-caution-to-the-wind mentality that an open bar, stocked with fine whiskey could bring on. All of this carefully thought through preparations were made to goose generous gifts from wealthy donors.
In short, the more fun attendees had, the more they gave. What’s more, peer pressure can boost fundraising when donors gathered and tried to one-up each other.
Though Keira was busy while she was in action, doing her work, her gaze never left Zach and followed him everywhere. She saw Zach walk towards Thea’s direction. Some would think of Keira as an overconfident person, but her confidence came from the trust that she had in Zach. Yes! It was all because she trusted Zach.
Well, maybe, indeed, she was somehow very confident. Or maybe, she never felt insecure because Zach always gave her a deep sense of security? She only hoped that Thea could finally move on and stop hallucinating because she had no time to entertain jealous ex’s tantrums at all.
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"Thea..." she was startled when she heard Zach’s familiar voice behind her. She immediately turned around. She held her breath when Zach gave her a half-smile and said, "How are you? It’s been a while..."
Zach noticed that Thea was sitting alone at the table, so he decided to approach her and make small talk with her. He sat on the chair beside Thea.
"Zach, I..." Thea tried to speak but paused, as nothing came out from her mouth. She did not know where to start. Zach noticed her hesitation, so he said, "You don’t have to explain anything. Keira has already told me about what had happened with you and why you left."