Chapter 70

Archie greeted the other guests at the main table, then grabbed the microphone and went onto the stage. He beamed as he surveyed the audience. He was elated and felt like a huge weight had been lifted off his shoulders after Charles had been cured of his illness, and it showed. "To start things off, I'd like to thank everyone here for taking the time to join us this evening to take part in our charity. On behalf of the Baxter family, I would like to donate ten million dollars to help the impoverished, sponsor students in need, and for other charitable purposes. "Secondly, the Baxter family will be putting a few of our collectibles up for auction. All proceeds will go to charitable foundations. I promise not a single cent will be unaccounted for. "You may monitor the cash outflow, and all donations will be made public. Thank you." Having concluded his speech, Archie made to get off the stage. Just then, someone in the crowd asked, "Mr. Baxter, now that Mr. Baxter Senior is better,