Chapter 121
Chapter 121:
Sheila briefed Ashton on the company’s current status, anxiously anticipating his reaction. Given their rocky start and her recent misguided judgments about him, she felt deeply embarrassed. However, Ashton was oblivious to the turmoil in her mind.
After a thoughtful pause, he finally responded, “I’ll offer you a chance to make amends. You brought up the orphanage aid initiative earlier, and it caught my interest. I’m thinking of organizing a fundraiser for it. I’d like you to set it up as quickly as possible.”
Stunned by his proposal, Sheila struggled to understand his true intentions. Ashton noticed her bewilderment and elaborated, “I plan to contribute some Longevity Pills to the fundraiser to generate funds for the project. Moreover, let everyone know that the success of this event will play a significant role in determining which families will be involved in the upcoming large project.”
With his explanation, Sheila realized that this was not only a test of the financial prowess of various families but also a personal challenge for her. Failure to meet his expectations might lead to her dismissal.
Feeling the weight of this responsibility, Sheila did not hesitate. She swiftly left the chairman’s office, rallied her resources, and began preparations for the fundraiser, following Ashton’s directives to the letter and spreading the word effectively about the upcoming event.
While the explicit purpose of the fundraiser was not disclosed, its sudden organization at such a pivotal time made the intent clear to all involved. Families who heard about the event were quick to show their support for the charitable cause. Phillip was among those keen to participate.
Sheila, under strict directives from Ashton, found herself too intimidated to confront her brother about his recent antagonistic actions. After much internal debate, she hesitantly warned Phillip over the phone to tread carefully and avoid any further confrontations. She held back from saying more, quietly hoping her brother would comprehend the gravity of the situation on his own.
However, Phillip’s attention was solely focused on the upcoming charity auction hosted by the Skyline Group. His confidence in leveraging his sister’s position within the company reassured him that both the Watson and James families would be able to secure participation in the large project. But to maintain appearances and stave off idle chatter from other families, he knew he had to put on a convincing performance.
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Whether the Skyline Group had ulterior motives for the event or if it was purely a charitable auction, the allure of the coveted Longevity Pill was enough to spur fierce competition among the attendees. Moreover, the auction likely played a crucial role in gaining entry to the larger initiative, so Phillip had no reason to decline participation.
Motivated to join, he immediately set about securing the necessary funds. His objective was to procure a Longevity Pill at the auction, which would cement his involvement in the significant project.
When Sheila informed Ashton that the fundraiser was ready to begin that evening, Ashton was taken aback. The decision he’d made just that morning had, by afternoon, resulted in the rapid organization of the event, a testament to Sheila’s exceptional efficiency, which surpassed his expectations.
Ashton didn’t dwell on it too much, attributing Sheila’s promptness to her desire to restore her standing in his regard.
Consequently, the eagerly awaited charity auction unfolded smoothly that same evening. Given his other role as a university teacher, Ashton chose to keep his position as chairman under wraps. He delegated the event’s management to Sheila and her team, dressed down in casual clothes, and attended the gathering.
Unfortunately, to Ashton’s frustration, his arrival at the venue coincided with Phillip and Emalee’s arrival. They had just managed to gather their funds.
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