Swapping a Broken Heart for a New Start novel Chapter 471

In the grand reception hall, Eric Morris had just handed his gift to his beloved protégé. Turning back to the crowd, he raised his glass and spoke with a warm smile, “Ladies and gentlemen, as I mentioned in the invitation—tonight, please, there’s no need for gifts.

As is tradition, every year, the med school makes a point of blessing Camila by donating a huge amount of medical supplies and offering free healthcare to communities in need.

We also send teams out to struggling rural areas, providing free clinics for an entire month...

And this year, I’d like to ask you all to witness this—our med school will absolutely keep this tradition of charity alive!”

The guests, already aware of the school’s good deeds, broke into applause at Mr. Morris’s words.

People began to chat among themselves.

“Mr. Morris truly has a heart of gold. Everyone knows about the med school’s charity work these past years. Their medical aid has helped so many who desperately needed it!”

“Absolutely. Those kids at the children’s shelter—many of them are sick in one way or another. If it weren’t for Mr. Morris, many would have never gotten the care they needed.”

“I had no idea Ms. Davis was part of all this. On behalf of everyone who’s benefited from the med school’s help, I’d like to say thank you.”

At that moment, Walter Wilson—who’d been quietly watching Camila Davis from the crowd—finally spoke up, his voice ringing out, “Mr. Morris, you’ve done so much for Camila. As her business partner and friend, I still have a birthday gift for her.

But more than that, in honor of her birthday, I’ll personally donate a million dollars to the med school’s healthcare fund, to support their ongoing work...”

Walter’s announcement was like a starting pistol.

From across the room, Jessica Harris chimed in, “Doing good in the world? Count me in. On behalf of The Harris Group, I’ll donate $500,000!”

With these two leading the way, other business leaders in the room eagerly followed, pledging their own charitable donations.

Even those who couldn’t contribute money offered their time and expertise. Several doctors and researchers volunteered to join the med school’s next round of free clinics.

Eric Morris watched this unfold, a little stunned.

He couldn’t help but laugh and say, “Everyone... you really don’t have to do this. The reason I brought this up tonight wasn’t to ask for anything...”

Mr. Harris grinned. “Come on, Eric. Every year, you use your protégé’s birthday to make a difference in the world. We’re just glad to help out.”

Jessica Harris nodded, “Exactly! What Walter said is right—this means so much to everyone.”

Their words won enthusiastic agreement from the crowd, including Mr. Thompson and others.

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