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YVONNE

"Yes, Miss Foster?" I called to let her speak.

"This is a good idea," she started.

I could already hear the but in her statement. She glanced at the papers in her hand. I can feel butterflies in my stomach while waiting for whatever she has to say. And they're not the good kind.

The dramatic pause is killing me. I tried to brace myself from the possible blow she would give me.

"Although, I don't think it's necessary to start another advocacy that is out of line from what we are already doing," she said.

I can see some of the members of the board glancing at each other. I don't know what they were thinking right now.

Shit. I didn't expect this.

"LGC Foundation is already known for educational and health causes. I think we should focus on that," Jade said so confidently, that I had the urge to just cower in fear and hide in a corner.

But since I couldn't do that, I took a deep breath instead and tried to process her words. I gathered my thoughts while I let her finish her comment
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