Chapter 419 I Won't Recognize You Even If We Meet
Ryan said without hesitation, "Ms. Grey, with his attitude... he won't see you, nor will he talk to you. The best we can do is to say hello and make sure he has a better time inside and doesn't drop out of school."
"Got it."
After a long pause, Katniss finally spoke, "Contact TomorrowTech University. Even though they have officially cut ties with him, make sure he can take special graduation exams inside and get his diploma, and reduce his sentence..."
She wanted to arrange everything she could think of for Aaron.
Sometimes she even wondered if it wasn't for her and Tristan, and if Eudora hadn't acknowledged Aaron, would he have ended up like this?
He was smart. At first, he might have been bullied by those thugs in Nightfall City, but he would definitely find a way to adapt and survive.
Many thoughts made her feel chaotic. On the way back, her clear eyes reflected the bustling streets.
She couldn't remember how long it had been since she last saw Aaron, but she could clearly recall him playing with Evie at home, running to and from school on the streets, and working hard to live.
On the weekend, Matilda, who rarely had a day off, brought George over to have a small gathering with Katniss and Sophia.
"You came so suddenly," Sophia complained, but couldn't suppress the smile on her lips. "There's no food at home."
"You guys sit, I'll go buy some," Katniss said, pretending to go upstairs to change clothes.
Sophia quickly stopped her, "You don't cook, you don't know what to buy. I'll go. Didn't she say she had something to discuss with you about the education institution? You guys talk, I'll go myself."
As she spoke, Sophia had already walked to the entrance, put on her coat, and left.
Matilda walked over, put her arm around Katniss's shoulder, and sat down on the sofa. They watched George play with Evie and started discussing the education institution.
There wasn't much to discuss; Matilda just reported the profits and development of the education institution over the past few months.
"Katniss, actually, I think the education institution... can be expanded, with branches established in various places."
Nightfall City could attract most of the online courses in the South, but it couldn't capture the offline tutoring market.
"But this is just a suggestion. If you don't plan to expand, it does take a lot of time, effort, and energy."
Katniss thought for a moment and then seriously asked, "Are you two planning to have a wedding?"
The question caught Matilda and George off guard, and they looked at her.
"I think every girl should have a grand wedding to avoid any regrets," Katniss raised an eyebrow and continued, "As for the education institution, you can make all the decisions. Consider it my wedding gift to you."
Since leaving Nightfall City, Katniss had rarely been involved in the education institution's affairs.
Matilda would have the finance department send her a company report every quarter and then allocate money to her from the company's accounts.
She had wanted to talk to Matilda about this several times, but Matilda always avoided the topic.
Today, they finally had the chance to discuss it.
"No way," Matilda said without hesitation. "You founded it, I can't take it. I'm already happy earning $20,000 a month with my education level."
"With your current capabilities, $20,000 a month doesn't do you justice. The education institution's development in Velvet City is all thanks to you. The nearly $2 million annual profit is all your doing. You are more than capable of running the education institution!"
Katniss acknowledged her contributions and added, "Maybe you think it's mine, and you feel uneasy taking it. But considering our relationship, I wouldn't feel comfortable just taking the profits without doing anything. Besides... I really don't need the profits from the education institution right now."
Talking about money was indeed tacky and could hurt feelings.
But if she didn't speak so directly, Matilda might never take over the education institution.
"I'll talk to Saskia and change the legal representatives to you two. From now on, you can make all the decisions regarding the education institution."
As she spoke, Evie started causing trouble, so she didn't give Matilda a chance to argue and went to calm Evie down.
George then said, "Actually, we don't have any big ambitions. My studio earns enough. But if this issue causes a rift between you two sisters, Matilda, you should accept Katniss's goodwill."
Matilda was speechless, feeling uneasy.
She and Sophia had always relied on Katniss, which made her feel more indebted to Katniss."Katniss earns hundreds of millions a year, and you, her sister, earn $200,000 a year. It sounds good," George thought of the rumors surrounding Katniss and felt a headache.
If someone really targeted Katniss and dug into Matilda, her non-blood-related sister, they might criticize Katniss again.
In that case, those netizens might think Matilda's $2 million annual income from the education institution was far less than Katniss's hundreds of millions, and say Katniss was not a good sister.
Thinking of this, Matilda realized she couldn't refuse.
"This topic is indeed divisive. Let's discuss it once and make it clear. Don't bring it up again, it hurts feelings," Katniss concluded. "On Monday, I'll go with you to change the legal representative."
Unable to argue, Matilda had to agree.
They chatted about Odette's condition for about two hours, but Sophia still hadn't returned.
Katniss thought for a moment and then handed Evie to Matilda, "I'll go check on Mom."
She was worried about the rumors in the community and feared Sophia might get into an argument with someone.
She walked out of the villa, circled the path to the community gate, but didn't see Sophia.
It wasn't until she left the community that she saw Sophia, carrying large bags, being stopped by someone at the corner of the supermarket. They were arguing.
"Be sensible, I just want to see Katniss. Take me in. What I want to talk about is my business, not yours," Ember was pulling Sophia, not letting her go.
Carrying two bags, Sophia couldn't match her strength and stumbled, "If you want to see Katniss, find your own way. I won't take you in!"
Ember coldly cursed, "You have no shame, always clinging to my daughter. Your daughter is useless, and you two are taking advantage of my daughter, aren't you?"
"Let go!" Katniss strode over, took the shopping bags from Sophia, and angrily scolded.
Her voice was chilling, and Ember instinctively let go.
Katniss took Sophia's hand and walked back to the community.
After a few seconds, Ember caught up, "Wait, Katniss, I have something to say to you. You can't deny me a chance to speak, can you?"
"Five minutes, speak," Katniss said sternly, not looking at her.
"I've been entangled with you for so long, and I'm tired of it. Buy me a villa, and I promise never to bother you again. I won't even acknowledge you if we meet. How about that?" Ember demanded, not negotiating.
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