Chapter 203

I didn't have time to be shocked for long when Sophia's indifferent voice broke the silence again. "Joshua, I'll agree to your request this once, but you'll have to agree to mine as well. There's an important gala next week. You'll attend with me." The shock I felt instantly vanished without a trace. It turned out she hadn't really agreed to my request. To her, it was just a simple exchange of favors. Sophia had grown up surrounded by wealth and privilege. She had no concept of equality between people. In her mind, offering me a chance at an equal exchange was already a favor I should feel grateful for. When I glanced at Sophia, I immediately saw the impatience in her eyes. I didn't respond to her request. Instead, I got out of the car and walked toward the orphanage, carrying the toys I had just bought. Sophia followed me, carrying the cakes and pastries she had bought earlier, and quickly caught up to me. As we neared the entrance of the orphanage, she stepped forward and linked