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Chapter 31 - An Angelic Kate

Author: Eileen Pryce
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

Anna watched Kate shake hands with Mr. Donahue, the CEO of the Organization. Then they looked ahead, at the camera to be precise, and smiled. It was the opening of a series of activities in the orphanage. Those were handing over donations, lunch, and activities with children.

Yeah, it was for media and image creation for the public.

Kate clapped as the CEO handed over a large sign, as a donation symbol, to the orphanage. It brought another round of applause, making the situation lively. And didn't forget about taking pictures. The CEO took turns greeting the orphanage's staff, and each person's photo must be taken.

They all went into a room and talked. Again, photos couldn't be forgotten in every situation.

Anna actually wanted to leave. She was lazy to listen to such talk. Somehow it looked not natural, considering cameras were everywhere. How could they generally act in that situation?

But she had to endure to monitor Kate. That was her job and her professionalism. Therefore, she st
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