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JUDGED BY THE UNIFORM
Simon Gallagher who was the chairman of Arranguare Gold Consortium entered his own headquarters through the delivery entrance, dressed as a janitor.Simon pushed a grey cleaning cart through the narrow service corridor while delivery workers moved around him without a second glance. His long black hair was hidden beneath a faded maintenance cap, and the loose grey uniform made him look thinner than he was. Cheap work shoes covered his feet, while a plastic identification card hung from his chest.SAMUEL GALE — TEMPORARY MAINTENANCE STAFF.The name had been Marcus Levan’s idea.A mop rested against one side of the cart. Bottles of cleaning liquid, folded cloths, rubber gloves, and a half-filled bucket made the disguise complete. Simon’s phone lay beneath a packet of waste bags, while a small wireless earpiece remained hidden under his hair.Marcus’s voice entered his ear as Simon passed a maintenance supervisor who barely looked at his identification card. “Your profile is active in
THE SHADOW BEHIND THE TEACHER
Simon walked out of Ashcombe Manor without looking back. The cool night air replaced the warmth of the ballroom, and the noise of applause faded behind the heavy wooden doors. Inside, the celebration continued, but outside, the estate felt quiet again. He adjusted his coat, took out his phone, and started walking toward the front gate.Back inside the ballroom, the conversations had changed completely. Nobody cared about Nathan's departure anymore. Every group seemed to be discussing the same man.A middle-aged businessman looked around the room before asking, “Who is Simon Gallagher? Has anyone here actually met him before tonight?”An older donor shook his head slowly. “Never. I know most of the important families in Betford, but I have never heard that name.”A woman holding a glass of sparkling water frowned. “Then how does someone unknown purchase Ashcombe Manor without hesitation?”A banker beside her answered quietly, “That is exactly why everyone in this room is suddenly inte
THE MAN EVERYONE WANTED
The applause echoed through Ashcombe Manor long after Lady Eleanor lowered her hands. Guests continued clapping as they looked toward Simon, and many of them smiled with genuine admiration. The man they had dismissed for most of the evening had become the center of every conversation.Nathan slowly lowered his hands. His palms burned, but the pain was nothing compared to the humiliation inside his chest. Just minutes earlier, people had surrounded him, laughing at his jokes and praising his generosity. Now no one even looked in his direction.Before Nathan could collect himself, several guests walked toward Simon.Harold Winslow reached him first and offered a respectful handshake."Mr. Gallagher," Harold said with a warm smile, "it has been many years since I have admired a young man this much. Your generosity deserves every bit of respect in this room."Simon accepted the handshake politely."You are too kind," he replied. "I only supported a worthy cause."Richard Ashford stepped
A STANDING OVATION
Several guests turned toward him, but no one laughed with him. Nathan noticed it immediately. Earlier, even his weakest joke had drawn approval from his circle. Now his words only made the room uncomfortable.Simon looked at him. “You were more entertaining when you believed you had won.”A few guests lowered their eyes to hide their reactions. Another businessman quietly cleared his throat. “Mr. Blackwood has never lacked confidence.”His wife answered under her breath, “Confidence is admirable. Arrogance becomes expensive when the truth arrives.”Nathan caught the exchange, and the words stung far more than he wanted to admit.Nathan’s jaw tightened. He wanted to answer, but any reply would remind everyone that his five-million-dollar donation had been only half of Simon’s gift to the foundation and a small fraction of the manor purchase.Lady Eleanor placed the tablet carefully on the table. Her eyes had become wet, though her smile remained controlled. “I placed Ashcombe Manor on
NINETY MILLION REASONS
The accountant’s announcement struck the dining hall harder than any insult Nathan had thrown that evening. For several seconds, nobody moved. The only sound came from the faint hum of the air-conditioning and the soft vibration of the tablet in the accountant’s hands.Then the room broke into gasps.Several guests instinctively rose halfway from their seats before sitting back down again. Expensive cutlery lay forgotten on polished tables as every eye fixed itself on Simon. No one cared about dinner anymore. The only thing that mattered was whether the impossible had truly happened.“Eighty million dollars?” a man near the front said, gripping the edge of his chair. “He transferred eighty million dollars during dinner?”A woman beside him stared at Simon. “That is impossible. Banks do not process that kind of payment without notice.”The accountant looked down at the screen again. His fingers moved quickly as he opened the transaction details. “The payment has cleared,” he said. “It
THE TRANSFER ARRIVED
Nathan finally found his voice. “That cannot be right.”The accountant looked directly at him. “The funds have been verified.”Nathan stood again. “Verified from where? For goodness sake this man is a government teacher.”Simon remained seated. “You seem disappointed.”Nathan pointed at him. “Ten million dollars does not appear from nowhere. Who gave it to you?”Simon looked at the finger aimed toward him. “You asked how much I donated. Now you have your answer.”Celeste swallowed and turned toward Isabella. “He said he was a teacher.”Isabella did not take her eyes off Simon. “He never said teaching was all he did.”Lady Eleanor smiled at Simon with genuine gratitude. “Mr. Simon Gallagher, ten million dollars is extraordinary. You have brought us very close to our full scholarship target with just one contribution.”Simon inclined his head. “The students need it more than I do.”Nathan lowered himself into his chair, but the pride had left his face. His five-million-dollar donation,
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