Petra saw how I helped salvage the situation and breathed a sigh of relief.
"Even though I can't be President White's goddaughter, she's usually still kind to me. Titles and ceremonies aren't that important,” I smiled as I continued.
Jeshua looked at me and said, "You're such a considerate kid."
He was indirectly pointing out how inconsiderate Petra was since she did not even know how to politely decline.
"This girlie is so lovable." The man beside Grandpa chimed in. "My wife loves girls, but she gave birth to two sons. She has always lamented the fact that she doesn't have any daughters. Why don't we take you in as our goddaughter?"
The woman who was sitting close to him quickly answered, "I think we should."
That man looked like he was in his 40s and had an air of righteousness around him. After sifting through my memories to recall who this man was, my heart skipped a beat.
This man was someone of substantial influence in the
political world. He was considered as one of the biggest shots among all the big shots present. The woman beside him was his wife, also someone with equal amounts of influence in the political world.
Carlson and Yvonne Schuman were a power couple that people looked up to. They had their boots licked wherever they went. Now, they were saying that they wanted to take me in as their goddaughter. I was flabbergasted.
"Are you serious?" Jeshua asked happily.
"Of course!" Yvonne walked up to me and held my hand in hers. "Although we don't look alike, our meeting today can also be considered as destiny.
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