Chapter 26

Watching the children cheer and laugh filled me with an unparalleled sense of fulfillment. Peyton walked up beside me and said softly, "Cole, you know something? You look less like a powerful entrepreneur right now and more like an ordinary father." I paused, then smiled, feeling at peace. "Maybe, but this is the real me." The interview went smoothly. I guided the reporters around the school, explaining our renovation plans. When they saw the children studying earnestly in their modest classrooms, their expressions softened with emotion. Just as we were preparing to leave, a luxury car pulled up at the school gate. The door opened, and Jared and Yvonne stepped out. I approached them while frowning. "What are you two doing here?" Jared smiled. "We heard you'd be here today, so we thought we'd stop by to take a look and contribute something to the kids." I stared coldly at them. "You don't need to put on a show at this place." Yvonne frowned. "Cole, what do you mean by that? We