Chapter 93: Charity Events
"Hope for Scholars?" Amelia frowned as she tried to recall where she had heard that name from.
Hope for Scholars... It sounded awfully familiar, as though she had heard that name in her youth. Her brow furrowed as she tried to place it.
"It raises funds for students living in poverty, allowing them to seek higher education and better themselves to build better lives for their families," Emmeline continued to explain, a glint in her eye as she dangled her words like bait in front of Amelia.
Against her will, Amelia found herself paying attention to her words. Was this Emmeline’s attempt at an indirect jab about her past circumstances?
Well, if so, she would be disappointed. Amelia was not ashamed of her poor origins. And she couldn’t deny that she found this charity more meaningful as she continued to explain.
"Our volunteers need donations to continue operations and provide aid in the form of scholarships, subsidies and mentorship programmes. The goal is to get these youths engaged and employed, so they can help themselves in future. Will you accept?" Emmeline asked, an expression of hopeful innocence painted on her face, but she couldn’t mask the calculating glint in her eyes as she tempted Amelia with her words.
"What’s the catch?" Amelia asked. She highly doubted Emmeline would decide to hand her a charity she felt strongly for from the goodness of her heart. There had to be strings attached.
"There is no catch," Emmeline said serenely. "I am willing to let you take over this charity out of the kindness of my heart."
Beside her, Matteo let out the most miniscule of snorts, only meant for Amelia to hear.