âYes.â
Yolanda yawned, then she added, âMy brother mentioned that this child is quite intelligent, so he specifically requested him.â
âBut...â
Mrs. Lydia pursed his lips, her eyebrows scrunching up. âAlexis is a bit unique... He doesnât follow the rules at the orphanage, and he doesn't interact with the other children...â
âHe shows signs of autism, so...â
âl understand.â
Yolanda rolled her eyes and took out a check for ten million from her handbag. âWill this suffice?â
Mrs. Lydiaâs eyes lit up instantly upon seeing the amount on the check. âAbsolutely! Itâs more than enough!â
âAfter todayâs performance, | will promptly initiate the adoption process for Alexis on behalf of your brother!â
âAlright.â
Yolanda muttered, looking at her polished fingernails âHas Cherise arrived?â
âYes, sheâs here!â
âGreat.â
Yolanda walked briskly towards the auditorium. âI would like to sit next to Cherise; please arrange it for me.â
âOf course, of course!â
Mrs. Lydia gestured her hands to the auditorium, eagerly leading Yolanda straight to Cheriseâs side.
âOh,â Yolanda said in a deep, creaky voice.
When Yolanda saw Cherise in her high ponytail and plaid dress, she couldnât help but chuckle. âMrs. Lenoir looks so youthful in this attire.â
â| donât think Iâve dressed like that since high school; there are very few people around me who still dress like that.â
âMrs. Lenoir, as a mother of two, you sure are dressing âyoungâ for your age. Itâs quite surprising.â
Cherise gave her a side-way glance. âDonât make a big deal out of it.â
âThat's Miss Yolanda.â
Damien whispered through his earpiece, âShe is Sebastian's older sister; | donât have much of an opinion on her. She most likely came today because sheâs following Sebastianâs orders and intentionally sought you out.â
âOh.â
Cherise pursed her lips, then she looked up at Yolanda and inquired, âMiss Weiss, how old are you?â
Yolanda narrowed her eyes. âIâm twenty-six.â
âThatâs only one year older than me.â
The corners of Cheriseâs eyes crinkled as she remarked with a melodic voice, âI thought you were ten years older than me, given your old-fashioned attire.â
Yolanda stood in front of Cherise and glared at her sharply. âYou!â
âWhat's the matter?â
Cherise blinked at her, feigning innocence. âMiss Weiss, you're blocking the light with your size.
Yolandaâs nostrils flared, and her cheeks started to grow scarlet from rage. She almost wanted to lunge at Cherise to bring her down and mess her up.
How dare she call me fat!
So what if Iâm slightly larger!
âLadies and gentlemen, please take your seats.â
Mrs. Lydia smiled and intervened in the araument Rete Peres ara Yalanda: ur dren are prepared.
The performance is about to commence!â
Cherise nodded calmly and sat down.
Scoffing haughtily, Yolanda then proceeded to sit down.
The performance commenced.
Agroup of children rushed onto the stage, and Cherise recognized the little boy she had seen in a video previously.
The little boy appeared unhappy at the moment.
Mrs. Lydia smiled and teased him, âAlexis, cheer up!â
âSomeone is here to adopt you! After the performance, you will go home with this lady in white!â
Alexis looked towards the lady Mrs.
Lydia had aye mistakenly ened!
thigking/that Ch ise was the one. He then asked, âWho is taking me home?â
Yolanda quickly smiled at him, âItâs me.â
â| donât want to go with you.â
Alexis pursed his lips and turned away coldly.
Yolandaâs face turned grim as she clenched her fist tightly.
Smiling awkwardly with a few drops of sweat plastered on her teparigesn Mes Lygieestid. ules Welss don't take it personally. Alexis has been in kindergarten for a while and lacks manners.â
âDon't worry! He will surely turn out to be a fine gentleman under Miss and Mr. Weissâ guidance!â