Back to the Past: Breaking the Love Spell



Chapter 696

As the voice of a young man rang out, the spotlight immediately locked onto the source of the sound. In the spotlight stood Austin. He was steadily holding a goblet in his left and extending three fingers on his right. A confident and composed smile played on his lips.

"Three million dollars... That's a huge amount."

"Isn't Fashion Breeze a subsidiary of Excellence Group? Why would Austin separately donate three million dollars?"

"Isn't it obvious? Austin is starting to take over Mr. Yuriel's business. He's using this opportunity to make an impression on the media and other entrepreneurs."

Austin was already on stage with the check as everyone buzzed with discussion. He first displayed the check in front of the cameras and placed it in the transparent donation box.

At a nearby table, Lethan drank silently, his face expressionless. Shein, Josie, Shania, and Zachary all looked displeased.

Excellence Group had split off Fashion Breeze specifically to suppress Islo Clothing. Now, Austin had represented Fashion Breeze and donated three million dollars. As a company in Riverland's fashion and handbag industry, Islo Clothing couldn't possibly donate less. Moreover, Lethan and Yuriel belonged to the same generation. If Lethan donated less than a younger person, Islo Clothing's reputation would be inevitably affected.

Lethan had no intention of competing. But he couldn't withstand the media reports and external gossip.

"Islo Clothing will donate 3.5 million dollars!" Lethan put down his wine glass, raised his right hand, and shouted.

The spotlight shone on him.

However, the audience's reaction was lukewarm. After all, Islo Clothing was a well-known brand in the country. With Fashion Breeze donating three million dollars, Islo Clothing's 3.5 million dollars seemed somewhat underwhelming.

On stage, Yuriel held the microphone and chuckled.

"Lethan, you're a representative of the fashion industry. My son donated three million. How can you donate an almost equal amount as him?"

Austin's lips curled into an amused smile. When it came to the art of words, Yuriel was unmatched.

Other entrepreneurs at the scene also caught the double entendre in Yuriel's words and couldn't help but chuckle.

Lethan's face burned with embarrassment. He clenched and unclenched his fists before picking up a pen to write another check.

But Shein stopped Lethan.

His expression was calm as he said, "Donate what you should. Without this bit of composure, how can you achieve great things?"

Lethan took a deep breath before entering the stage with the three-million-dollar check and

placing it in the donation box.noveldrama

Reporters eagerly snapped photos and filmed, causing Lethan to feel a fear of exposure for the first time. He had to admit that Yuriel's and Austin's actions had indeed affected his state of mind.

"Thompson Group donates ten million dollars!"

Shein donated ten million dollars, causing another wave of astonishment and praise among the crowd.

"Prosperity Group donates five million dollars!"

Josie walked onto the stage with a check.

Under Josie's control, Prosperity Group had a smaller scope of involvement. They also had a significantly lower annual profit than Thompson Group and Excellence Group. Thus, the donation was half as much.

"Mr. Zahn, how much should we donate?" Selena asked softly.

Carlisle blew on the steaming tea in his cup and said calmly, "10.01 million dollars."

Everyone who heard this was shocked. Carlisle was clearly trying to outdo both Yuriel and Shein.

Sean frowned.

"Carlisle, we're a new enterprise. There's no need to compete with them."