Claudina Rigal was a stunningly beautiful woman of twenty. Her skin was like freshly fallen snow, and her hair was a mane of polished white cascading in glossy waves down to her shoulders. Her eyes were the brilliant azure of a clear summer sky and her smile could brighten anyone’s day with its radiance, like a beam of sunshine.
Claudina was an incredibly talented singer, possessing an innate talent that, even without formal training, captured the attention of many. In no time at all, she became an overnight sensation, her beautiful voice soaring through the air like a gentle breeze and captivating all who heard it.
People were captivated by Claudina's beauty, often referring to her as the "Snow White Princess." Her voice was bewitching, like a siren song, captivating all who heard her. Her songs were full of emotion, and her voice conveyed both sorrow and joy. She sang of love and loss, hope and despair, yet all her songs were beautiful.
Claudina's captivating presence was like that of an angel. Her perfect features and snow-white hair were mesmerizing, and her gentle nature and sweet demeanor only amplified her beauty. She was truly a beautiful person, both inside and out.
No matter where Claudina went, she always attracted an audience. People would rush to her to listen to her beautiful singing and admire her stunning beauty. She was a source of inspiration to those who knew her and her remarkable talent made her an icon.
"Claudina! You can easily get out of this predicament if you just humble yourself a bit. Do you know what? The man who offered you to sleep with him is offering you a billion dollars. I don't need to bother organizing this charity event anymore. So, why are you still so concerned about those poor kids? They won't make the slightest difference to your career."
He was Leo, a manager at the entertainment company that was taking over Claudina's solo career.
The orphanage where Claudina had spent her childhood was facing eviction as a new business was set to be built in its place - a prospect that Claudina and all those who had lived there found distressing, not because of its luxuriousness, but because of all the memories it held.
Claudina requested her manager to plan a charity event and offered to dedicate the latest song she wrote to anyone who paid for it. Furthermore, she provided the winner of the charity auction the opportunity to have dinner with her in any location of their choosing.
"Are you certain that someone would pay a large sum of money just for you to have dinner with them? Are you insane? They want your body. Why do you think so highly of yourself? It was just one night, it was a speedy process, and you would have easily been able to solve this problem," he said very easily.
Claudina lifted her face to look at Leo, her snow-white complexion glowing in the soft light as if the moon itself had descended to earth.
"Mr. Leo," she said, her voice soft and apologetic, "I know I'm a bit stubborn, and I'm sorry. But I would never consider selling my body to anyone, under any circumstances."
She bowed her head again but then raised her gaze to meet Leo's. "I still believe that there is someone out there with a kind heart who is willing to understand the struggles of less fortunate people. I still have hope."
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