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Chapter Six

The following day, he arrived at work early and found it difficult to focus on anything because he was still waiting for Fiona to phone. He assumed she would give her a call right away. He was dissatisfied because he had no idea why he had become interested in the initiative in the first place and was even considering contributing to its funding.

He spotted Anna a few hours after arriving at the office. Even still, he was relieved that Anna had visited the workplace because it would have given him some relief.

"Good morning, Boss," she bowed and said.

"Good Morning" I hope everything is going well for you?”

"Yes, I am, I am sorry that I came to work late, I had to settle some things"

"No problem about that"

She proceeded to her office and focused on her task.

When Maxwell's phone rang, he answered it without hesitation.

Fiona responded, "Hello, this is Fiona," as Maxwell answered the phone.

"How are you doing?" Maxwell queried. "Was the ballet studio really closed?"

Yes, but we managed to resolve it. We have just two weeks left to finish the rent.” With tears in her eyes, she spoke. How about you? How did your evening go? You expressed interest in the project, so perhaps you haven't changed your mind?”

Yes, I never changed my mind; I was still fully interested. Nevertheless, let's get together later this evening. By 6 p.m., I'll mail you the address.”

"Via mail?" Fiona asked with interest.

"Ah! I apologise for the error; I usually prefer to send correspondence to businesses by mail. However, I will now send you a text message via SMS."

"Alright, I will be expecting it now."

"No problem" After hanging up, he texted her the address of his preferred meeting place.

Though he was aware of his evening commitments, he made the decision to reschedule and make time to hear their thoughts on the idea.

However, Fiona had already told Cassie, her sister, about Maxwell's impending visit. She was also taken aback because they had not anticipated his return.

"Really? Is he returning? Her question almost made her blush with anticipation.

“Indeed. He's hoping we get together this evening.” With regret, she nodded.

"Whoa! Tonight? No way! Even after all, he remains captivated?”

"Hopefully!"

"Are you not going home to change?" I ought to go change at home."

"Change? How?"

"I wouldn't want to look this way because I'm meeting the billionaire's son, Maxwell, and I have a question for you: why are you dressed in your typical clothing here? Or are you going to go home and change as well?”

"Please do not bother me and start going to your working place too. I do not have any plans to change; I just want to concentrate on my work.”

I'm not trying to bother you; at 5 o'clock in the evening, I'll close the office and go home to get change. I'll be back before 6 o'clock so that we can get together; we don't have to get there late because those billionaires used to get upset over the smallest things."

"You've already made plans for yourself? Anyway, I need to return to work because I have some patience that I need to check on. The person I saw and have been hearing about doesn't get upset easily."

"I just hope he will fund us."

"Yes, he will sponsor us, and even if he did that 80% is going to the less privilege, do not forget that"

"I didn't forget, but at least we can have something too."

"Yeah, thank GOD you know that, that is our priority here, do not forget that."

"Yeah, I won't forget, we both have other work we are engaged in, so you don't have to tell me that, let me remember to bring you something to apply on your face.”

"But why?"

"We are going to see the billionaire son"

"I am not going for that, I am going because I need him to sponsor us"

"I am going because of that too, but nevertheless, anything can happen"

"Okay, when we get there, we let him know our plans, our plans on how to give the special children an education, how to take care of them, how to treat them, and how to make them feel, we have to elucidate it better for him, we have to let him know our plans on how we also want to provide help for the physical challenge, both children and elders"

"Yeah, I know that is the reason we want to meet, do not get me wrong, I was just joking, and we have to show him evidences of what we have done in the past"

"Proofs? How can we collect the proof? You are aware that we don't record content and subsequently publish it for the entire or any media to see.

"I know that sister, but remember we have records."

"Yeah, Cassie, I have to get to work now, I need you to go back to your designs, when it is time, I will call you to come."

"Well, I don't want to rush things, let me go home to change and then apply a light make up, so anytime you call me I will be ready"

"And what about your work?"

"I don't have any work at hand, I am very less busy, this is more important to us"

"More crucial? I had no doubts, but you should concentrate harder on your work because he may decide not to sponsor you.

"That is why we need everything to get him to us."

"Like, I'm not sure why you are doing this?"

“Whatever Sis, I'm off. Have fun working.” She had a smirk on her face as she stormed out of the office.

“Seriously now?!” She exclaims angrily. “I don't blame you,” She said casually. “Lilian!”

“Yes, Fiona. You called.”

“Yes, I did. Ummm…. Please remind me in the next few minutes to visit the patients at room 401. I can't trust I would remember and I'd be meeting with Mr Harold by 6pm, please take note of that.”

“Alright, noted. Anything else?”

“I guess that's all for now, you may take your leave.” She said, her eyes still focused on her laptop not taking them off. Lilian, seeing how compassionate Fiona was about her job, decided to help her out with coffee. She had loved working with Fiona because of her passion for the patients, the kids who were homeless and the less privileged and wished to be like her always.

“Coffee?” Lilian asked as she stretched out her arm to hand her the coffee.

“Oh! That's so thoughtful of you, Lily. Thanks a bunch.” Her face went wild with a big smile as she received the cup of coffee.

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