Chapter 16
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No one could have imagined that Kristina was the founder of the Charity of Compassion.
The founder of the Charity of Compassion had never made an appearance in the media. Many people speculated that he was a middle–aged man. But in fact, the founder was a young lady.
“Since you recognize the Heart of the Ocean, you should know how much I’ve donated from the establishment of the Charity of Compassion until now, right? Kristina said.
She glanced sideways at Iris and smiled. “Do you
you think I would go to such lengths for a few hundred thousand dollars?”
When the Charity of Compassion was first established, it couldn’t attract any investments, but the volunteers had already prepared the information on homeless children.
In the first year, Kristina donated a whopping 30 million dollars to support these children. Combined with the annual targeted donations and the amounts she privately contributed to help homeless children under her own name, she had spent nearly a hundred million dollars in total.
“Right.”
“That’s for sure. Compared to the money the Charity of Compassion has donated in the past, a few hundred thousand dollars is just a drop in the ocean. Why would she risk her reputation like this?”
“Someone who can donate hundreds of millions of dollars wouldn’t possibly resort to fundraising fraud over a few hundred thousand dollars. There must be some misunderstanding”
Putting everything else aside, considering the help the founder of the Charity of Compassion provided to children in the beginning. I believe she is beautiful on the inside and the outside. While others might engage in fundraising fraud, she certainly wouldn’t”
“What are we waiting for? Delete the photos”
Upon hearing this, the reporters exchanged glances, then lowered their heads and began deleting the photos.
Belinda, watching this scene from the side, couldn’t help but brighten her eyes. She had no idea that Kristina was a philanthropist, which was quite unexpected. She pursed her lips and nodded slightly, feeling very satisfied.
Belinda had already thought of a solution to the fundraising scandal, but she didn’t expect that Kristina would single–handedly turn the situation around. The young and capable Kristina had truly given her a pleasant surprise.
Just like every member of the McClain farmily, my daughter–in–law, Kristina, is also a kind–hearted person. I’m truly delighted,” Belinda said sincerely.
However, Iris was extremely unwilling to let go. Taking advantage of the moment when no one was paying autention, she stealthily gave a meaningful look to the reporter beside her.
After exchanging glances with Iris, the reporter nodded in understanding and spoke up loudly. “Even if the necklace is genuine, that doesn’t prove you are the founder of the Charity of Compassion, does it?”
“Moreover…” He paused, his finger scrolling back and forth on his phone screen. “Kristina, the identity information on the fundraising page is yours. And there’s the medical record issued by the doctor. How do you plan to explain this?”
“Nowadays, we live in the era of big data. It’s not uncommon for personal information to be leaked. And… Kristina shifted her tone, her eyes sharpening. “I have never been to the hospital listed on the medical record.”
“I will report this to the police, and I believe the truth will be revealed soon,” she added.
Hearing Kristina mention calling the police, Tessa, who was lurking in the corner, turned pale.
“Enough,” Belinda said sharply, walking over to Kristina “Everyone can rest assured. We must that Kristina is innocent, and we will get to the bottom
of this.
“Kristina” Behtsda removed an emerald bracelet from her wrist, its surface smooth and luminous, and placed it on Kristina’s wrist. “This is the McClain family’s family heirloom I am giving to you in front of everyone.”
“I hope you and Trenton will live happily together from now on,” she added.
Tris could hardly believe her eyes. She stared straight at the emerald bracelet, feeling as if something had fiercely scratched her chest. Her eyes turned red with jealousy.
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This emerald bracelet had been passed down through generations of the McClain family, supposedly a gift from a king to their family. From the
first day Iris married into the family, she had set her sights on this bracelet.
very
For all these years, Belinda had never shown any intention of giving the emerald bracelet to Iris. Yet Kristina, who had only recently married Trenton, was now given the bracelet by Belinda.
Iris cursed Kristina in her heart. She lowered her head, her hand clenched tightly into a fist, the sharp nails digging into her palm.
Belinda’s gaze slowly swept across the faces of everyone present. She said with utmost seriousness, “Regarding what happened today, I hope all of you will refrain from reporting it for the time being.”
were severe. Even the reporters who had been bought off by Iris had no choice but to agree not
The consequences of offending the McClain family were set to cover the incident.
As the press conference came to an end, Tessa, with her head down, hurried to leave. But just as she stepped outside, the collided with someone
her haste.
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