Filed To Story: Returning to Her Not-So-Poor Family
Mirabella had just finished one when she overheard someone saying that the Melton and Panter families had arrived.
“Word has it that the Melton family dropped 1.2 billion dollars today to buy that land in the suburbs. Hard to believe, really. Who would’ve thought the richest family in Tranquil City had such deep pockets?”
“The Panter family’s son is here with the Melton family’s daughter. Heard they’re quite the match: both good–looking and intelligent. Seems they’ll be getting engaged in a few days.”
“The Melton family is really on a roll, huh?”
Mirabella continued munching on her pastry, unfazed. She was impressed at the mental fortitude of this family of three. It wasn’t long after she came out of the mental hospital, and now she can attend a charity dinner.
Didn’t their stint in the mental hospital leave any emotional scars?
They worked really hard to climb up.
For Demetrius, this was his maiden voyage to a high–society dinner in Summerfield. The venue was the Archer family’s private estate, luxurious and grand, a lavish mansion ten times the size of his own villa.
As soon as he stepped into the garden, he couldn’t help but marvel at the opulence. Truly, it was the taste of a centuries–old wealthy family. Grandeur, heritage, things their minor wealthy family couldn’t hold a candle to.
The Archer family had been trading for generations, with over a hundred years of history in Summerfield, and quite influential.
Just then, a guest spotted him and approached with a smile.
“Mr. Melton, I heard you dropped 1.2 billion dollars in one go today. You must have made a hefty contribution to tonight’s charity dinner as well, huh?”
“Hahaha, too kind,” Demetrius chuckled awkwardly. Apart from their Maybach and Yoli’s engagement dress, they hardly had anything of value.
On their way to the dinner, he and Olga had been discussing what to donate and how much.-
“Mr. Melton, you’re too modest. If you can drop 1.2 billion dollars, your donation tonight must be much more than ours, hahaha.”
“I hope Mr. Melton will consider the feelings of we smaller families. Don’t donate too much at time. We’re planning to donate around a million dollars. Mr. Melton, how much are you planning to donate?”
“Hey, we could agree on a sum and donate roughly the same amount. How about it?”
“Hahaha, I was thinking the same. What’s your expected amount, Mr. Melton?”
Several guests were asking for Demetrius’s opinion.
Although the Archer family hosted only one charity dinner a year, there were many more in the high society. These wealthy folks donated all year round to disaster–stricken areas, impoverished regions, calamities, the elderly, and children. They can’t possibly break the bank every time.
Upon hearing their expected amounts, Demetrius became increasingly uneasy, but he forced a smile and said, “My wife and I haven’t decided yet. This is our first time, so we’re not sure how much would be appropriate.”
On the way, he and Olga had discussed maybe donating his watch. It could fetch at least a hundred thousand dollars.
Initially, Olga was somewhat reluctant.
Now, hearing the others‘ expected amounts, her legs went a bit weak. She couldn’t help asking, “How much do you usually donate?”
*Hahaha, when I started donating, I didn’t know the ropes. I thought there were only a few charity donation opportunities per year, so I would donate around five million dollars; the most I’ve given at one time was ten million dollars!”
Upon hearing this, Olga could barely maintain her smile.
Mrs. Panter, assuming the Melton family was incredibly wealthy, held Olga’s hand warmly and laughed, “Olga, whatever you donate, we’ll match. Just don’t donate too much. One or two million dollars should suffice.”
Olga pulled a long face and managed to say “alright” with a sigh of despair.
What to do next?
After a while, Erlinda took the stage in the middle of the garden and made a speech, and then everyone was free to donate in the boxes set up around the stage.
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There was no order or amount required for the donations, and everyone could donate as they pleased.
Some people put checks into the box, some took off their expensive jewelry, and some directly transferred funds.
Demetrius and Olga shared a glance, planning to escape to the restroom, but they were surrounded by guests curious about their donation amount.
“For our first donation, we should donate something meaningful.” Olga said with a graceful smile to Demetrius, “Let’s donate the rings we bought when we got married. They hold great significance to us and will prove our commitment to charity.”
Everyone thought they would donate something of high value. Erlinda even had a couple of spotlights directed at them, only for them to donate a pair of platinum rings with just a few diamonds on them. The value of both rings probably didn’t exceed two thousand dollars.
They smiled and nodded at the crowd after making their donation, showing no signs of being strapped for cash.
Everyone was surprised. They couldn’t believe the people who spent 1.2 billion dollars on land were being so stingy with their donations!
Their generosity was seriously lacking!
Erlinda signaled to the crowd, and someone immediately spoke up, “Mr. Melton, Mrs. Melton, this is just your opening act, right? There’s more to come?” “Mr. Melton surely has bigger plans for donations. Let’s see what Mr. Melton and Mrs. Melton will donate next.”
You guys spent so much on land, and your donations won’t be small, right?”
“Mr. Melton, don’t worry about shocking us!”
Exactly.”
Just as Demetrius and Olga were about to leave, applause from the crowd stopped them in their tracks!
Seeing the expectant looks from the crowd, they reluctantly took off all their accessories, including their watches, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets, and put them in the donation box.
Seeing that their jewelry only amounted to about two hundred thousand dollars, Erlinda raised an eyebrow at Mirabella as if to say the best was yet to come.
Someone in the crowd asked, “Mr. Melton, I heard there was something big happening at your place today during the auction. What was it?”
Demetrius and Olga looked awkward at the question.
Wasn’t the big thing today their apology to Mirabella and Yoli being beaten beyond recognition?
How did the news spread so fast, reaching them here so quickly?
“Mr. Melton, I heard you visited a mental hospital today. Were you there to make a donation, or?”
Demetrius and Olga looked even more awkward and quickly left the donation box, pretending to go to the restroom.
Many guests were curious about the mental hospital visit. What happened, and what was the situation?
Zachary, in the crowd, spotted a cool and noble figure casually eating cake again. No doubt, she must have leaked the news!
Thinking back to the scene in the mental hospital today, Yoli ran into his arms crying, saying that Mirabella had deceived everyone with lies and had them sent to a mental hospital. Before sending them away, she even beat Yoli’s face until it swelled!
The Melton family raised this ungrateful ingrate for eighteen years, and she didn’t even appreciate it. She kept embarrassing them!
She’s just causing trouble because she can’t have the guy she liked, right?
Zachary made up his mind, and he’s got to talk to hert
Mirabella was munching on pastries at the table when she heard an angry voice.
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Zachary stormed toward her, his face stern. “You still have the nerve to eat?”
A question popped into Mirabella’s head, but she continued to eat, swallowing the pastry in her mouth. She didn’t even glance at Zachary as she picked up a glass of coconut juice
She looked elegant and captivating as she held the glass. When she tilted her head back to drink, her slender neck and collarbone caught Zachary’s eye. making him swallow hard.
This gai really didn’t give a damn about anyone, but she was pretty, that’s for sure.
He hadn’t noticed her beauty before, but ever since she left the Melton family, her cold and aloof charm was just too enticing.
He almost forgot what he was about to say. “Why did you send Yoli to the mental hospital today?”
Seeing Zachary approaching Mirabella again, Yolanda quickly ran over and held his hand, asking cautiously but still smiling. Zachary, what are you guys talking about?
Zachary didn’t answer her. Instead, he stared at Mirabella, who clearly cared about him but pretended not to talk to him!
It must be because Yolanda was present!
Tm talking to you?” Zachary continued, “You even hit Yoli? Look what you did to her face!”
Yolanda’s face was a mess today, her eyes welling up with tears as she applied makeup. Despite the pain, she piled on layers of makeup for tonight’s dinner party. Her face was swollen and looked a bit ridiculous.
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