Chapter 474



Kallie blinked innocently and said, “Miss Patterson, how could you think so poorly of me? I’m utterly genuine. I even rallied the media for this. You could broadcast the whole affair live. I assure you, I won’t stir up any trouble. If I find the elderly relative of my friend, I’ll publicly apologize to you—I have even prepared a thank-you letter in advance.”

Jenny clenched her jaw, her frustration evident. Kallie had clearly mastered the art of turning the court of public opinion in her favor. Turning Kallie away now was not an option.

Jenny inwardly smirked, glad that she had prepared for this moment after finding that jade pendant; otherwise, she would never have realized that the elderly man was the very person Kallie was searching for, and any preparation would have proved to be too late. With a smile, Jenny gestured for Kallie to come inside.

Kallie couldn’t shake the feeling that something was amiss when she saw Jenny agree so readily.

On their way, Jenny gently asked Kallie if she remembered the elderly man’s appearance. Not wanting to reveal the truth, Kallie described other people instead, her answers carefully crafted to mislead. Jenny inwardly sneered.

Jenny led Kallie to the welfare home where the elderly residents were housed and gave her a tour. The welfare home had recently hosted numerous interviews, so they were well-prepared. The food served to the elderly during this time was notably good. No matter who came to visit, there was nothing they could criticize.

Kallie scanned the unfamiliar crowd, her heart sinking as disappointment began to cloud her eyes. Tyrone was nowhere in sight. Neither was the familiar face she had seen in the photo.

Rather than confronting Jenny head-on, Kallie seized a chance to corner a staff member, slipping him a few crisp hundred-dollar bills. “Are all the elderly people Jenny rescued here?”

The staff member glanced at the money and responded reluctantly, “Yes, everyone is here.”

Kallie wasn’t ready to give up just yet. “Are you sure there aren’t any special cases that might not be here?”

The staff member, showing a hint of impatience, replied, “Miss Patterson is so busy that she barely has time to visit the elderly. How could she possibly manage to relocate some of them elsewhere and personally care for them?”

Eyeing Kallie with suspicion, the staff member asked, “You are not here to stir up trouble, are you?”

Kallie quickly shook her head. “Of course not. In fact, I brought these thank-you letters specifically for Miss Patterson.”

The staff member’s expression softened slightly. “That is more like it. And while you are at it, help us spread the word about the positive environment here at our welfare home. We want the public to rest easy, knowing that we and Miss Patterson are genuinely committed to charity work.”

The staff member emphasized this last point, repeating it several times.

galησνeℓs.cøm is your update source Kallie’s smile gradually faded, replaced by a gnawing unease. Something felt off, though she couldn’t quite put her finger on it. She began to question whether it was really necessary to emphasize to others that they were genuinely engaged in charity work.

Determined to dig deeper, Kallie subtly began coaxing information from the staff member. “This welfare home has a really pleasant environment. I noticed your menu is well-balanced and thoughtfully planned. It’s clear you are genuinely focused on the health of the elderly. And I see you also organize group activities and exercises for them; that’s really commendable.”

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