Upon entering the main gate of 22 Phelps Street, Audrey immediately spotted Dawn Dantès emerging from the side corridor.
This handsome and refined gentleman, dressed in a black suit and carrying a gold-plated cane, was conversing with Foundation staff member beside him.
Seemingly noticing Audrey's gaze, Dawn Dantès. His eyes brightened slightly, as if he had seen a treasure, and then he smiled and nodded slightly as a greeting.
Audrey returned a perfectly polite smile, nodded, and followed the " Loen Charity Bursary Foundation " staff who were there to greet her up the stairs to the second floor.
During this process, although she no longer looked in that direction, both her feminine intuition and her " Spectator " instincts told her that Dawn Dantès's gaze had been subtly following her until it was blocked by the wall on the side of the stairs.
"A flawless Acting! He perfectly captured the reaction of a gentleman, both irresistibly drawn to beautiful women and possessing sufficient refinement and manners, upon meeting me for the second time, as if we had truly only met once before at the charity gala... It was exactly as I had expected; he even managed to convincingly portray the sudden sparkle in his eyes..."
"Is this a skill he acquired through Beyonder Pathway, or an ability he inherently possesses? I must say, Gehrman Sparrow, well, I should say Mr. Gehrman Sparrow, is truly a professional, no, an excellent actor, and unlike those theatrical performers who are overly flamboyant..." Audrey thought approvingly, then saw several newspaper reporters waiting on the second floor to interview about the establishment of the " Loen Charity Bursary Foundation ".
She wasn't a noblewoman who liked having her picture appear in the newspapers. While instructing her male servant, who had accompanied her, to go and talk to him in the name of the Earl Hall and tell him that taking pictures was not allowed, she entered the VIP lounge with her personal maid, Annie.
Earl Hall was friends with the owners of several newspapers and had made corresponding investments, holding a considerable number of shares. If Audrey wished, she could easily exchange some of her share of the property for a sizable newspaper.
In the VIP lounge, Audrey, who felt it was inappropriate to bring her dog to such an occasion, greeted the aristocratic children, wealthy families, and relatives of church clergy she knew, then habitually found a seat with a view of the entire room and sat down, waiting for the inauguration ceremony to officially begin and for the first council meeting to be held.
She looked around and said to the female worker who was there to greet her:
" Lovisa, this is my first time getting involved in the actual operation of a charity, and I'd love to know how we should proceed?"
The woman known as Lovisa was under thirty, also had blonde hair, and her skin looked rather rough with many sunspots. However, she had a very sunny smile and was quite approachable.
Upon hearing Audrey's question, Lovisa explained without reservation:
"The initial plan is to not rush to expand the scale, but to focus on Backlund and reach out to all students in public primary schools, Sunday schools, and night schools to promote the Foundation and encourage those in need to apply to us."
"Once we receive an application, we will immediately organize personnel to conduct a detailed review. This involves not only confirming the basic information with the government, but also going to the site to understand the applicants' circumstances."
"Once the application is approved, we will issue scholarships to help those poor people who aspire to change their Fate through knowledge..."
Just as Lovisa finished speaking, a very magnetic male voice interrupted:
I have two suggestions:
"First, we will organize staff today to go to various Sunday schools, night schools and public primary schools to promote the scholarship. June is the exam season and a crucial period for entering higher-level schools. If we are not efficient enough, many students from poor families will definitely give up the exam for financial reasons. Even if they know about the scholarship fund, they will not be able to afford to waste a year and thus lose the opportunity to change their Fate."
"What we're doing may seem simple, but it truly impacts the lives of countless children, so we need to start as soon as possible and not waste any time."
The speaker was Dawn Dantès. He expressed his thoughts with a gentle but earnest expression.
Ah yes, June is exam season. Whether you want to get into grammar school to prepare for university or go to various technical schools to build your professional skills, now is a crucial time. If you give up the corresponding entrance exams, you'll have to wait until next June... I had completely forgotten about this just now, and it seems that Ms. Lovisa and the other Foundation staff also overlooked this issue... Mr. Dawn Dantès actually noticed this detail and considered those children who are now close to giving up on their dreams... Isn't he actually a very kind person at heart? Audrey suddenly had a new understanding of Dawn Dantès and Gehrman Sparrow.
This is what one of the " Spectator " just learned.
A seemingly cold-blooded assassin and adventurer actually has a gentle heart? Unfortunately, the only information I have about Gehrman Sparrow so far is a description of his madness, and I can't find any corroborating evidence... Audrey blinked, listening intently Dawn Dantès continued his narration:
"My second suggestion is that the student aid funds should ideally be placed in a corresponding bank account. When paying tuition, students should bring their supporting documents to our office to complete the withdrawal process. For small expenses such as food or accommodation, this isn't necessary; withdrawals can be made monthly or weekly at a fixed amount. This is to prevent the applicant's parents, siblings, or other family members from spending the money, as this is an irresistible temptation for a poor family. Similarly, one account should correspond to one person, and regardless of the withdrawal method, the applicant must be present. This can effectively prevent everyone from constantly being tempted by the Devil of Greed."
As Klein finished speaking, he placed his hand on his chest and addressed Audrey and Lovisa:
"I apologize for interrupting your conversation."
Audrey smiled slightly and said:
"Mr. Dantès, your suggestion is excellent. It has made me realize how many things I haven't considered."
"The only problem is that it makes no sense for you to tell us all this; I'm just listening to Ms. Lovisa's account."
Lovisa laughed and said:
"Yes, you should talk about these things at the first council meeting later."
Didn't I come here on purpose to persuade Miss Audrey in advance? With " Justice " involved, I can ensure there will be no objections at the council meeting. Otherwise, someone might find an excuse to delay or change the plan, such as insufficient manpower... Klein made a look of realization and regret, and lightly patted his palm, saying:
"I was too anxious about these things. I wanted to make them a reality as soon as I had the chance, so much so that I forgot about the occasion."
Mr. Dawn Dantès' performance was a bit over the top... He should know that I can't hide it from him. Hmm, did he come here on purpose to subtly communicate these two suggestions to me in advance, hoping I would support him? Audrey immediately read his thoughts, and the smile on her lips became more pronounced and pure.
Although "the world" doesn't give her a formal "greeting," she will still support her fellow members of the Tarot Club later. However, communicating with them beforehand still makes her quite happy because it makes her feel that the other party treats her as an equal.
Having "forgiven" Dawn Dantès's rudeness, and watching him walk towards the long table in the lounge set with drinks, desserts, and bread, Audrey withdrew her gaze and said to Lovisa:
"My job is to raise funds in various settings and communicate with the government and parliament?"
"This should be a simple matter for you," Lovisa replied frankly.
This is why the church's charitable department did not oppose, and even eagerly anticipated, Miss Audrey Hall joining.
Audrey nodded thoughtfully and said:
"If I have any spare time, could I participate in your promotional activities at various schools and help with the review of applicants?"
Lovisa was initially reluctant to agree to this, worried that the environment was not suitable for Miss Audrey. However, upon seeing Miss Audrey's clear, green eyes and feeling the irresistible pleading in them, she suddenly softened and felt that such kindness should not be prevented, nor should it be isolated from the realities of the lower classes.
If Miss Audrey, having witnessed true suffering and ugliness, were still willing to help those poor people, she could certainly play a greater role, preventing the higher-ups from always enacting unrealistic laws... Lovisa quickly found a sufficiently convincing reason and sighed with a smile:
No problem.
"However, you may no longer wear such dresses or any jewelry."
What to do with " Lies "? Turn them into armbands and hide them under your sleeves? Audrey thought for a moment and then smiled and replied:
"OK."
With the support of Miss Audrey Hall, the first board meeting following the establishment ceremony of the " Loen Charity Bursary Foundation " concluded successfully, and Klein returned to 160 Böklund Street in high spirits.
As is customary, he went into the master bedroom around 2 p. m. to prepare for his afternoon nap.
In his hazy dream, Klein suddenly awoke, becoming alert.
Someone is trying to invade his dreams!
Who is it now? Even my afternoon nap is being disturbed? Klein muttered to himself as he transformed his dream into a semi-open room with a large balcony.
Then, he saw Leonard, with his dark hair, blue eyes, and casually draped shirt, climb in through the window.
Can't this guy just use the front door? What could he possibly want by suddenly showing up like this? Remember to leave your contact information this time... Klein sat down in his armchair, amused and exasperated, and casually looked at his poet classmate, saying:
This is not a polite visit.
Upon hearing this, Leonard gave a somewhat perfunctory bow and said:
"Mr. Dantès, I have something I'd like to ask you."
Asking for advice? The attitude is quite good, and it doesn't seem to be anything serious... Klein clicked his tongue inwardly.
"What is it?"
Leonard found a chair, sat down, and asked thoughtfully:
"You've been drawn into the Caron suicide case. Who do you think the real killer is?"
If I had known, I would have thrown Frank's mushroom over long ago! However, I can't say I knew absolutely nothing, that would be bad for my image... Klein was very used to similar situations, and with a practiced laugh, he didn't answer but instead asked:
What have you found out from your investigation?