Veronica's POV
I hesitated for a moment before finally taking the bag. "Fine, I'll accept it. You can leave now."
"Thank you so much, Veronica! You're saving my life!" Tony exclaimed, his relief obvious as if he'd just finished some crucial mission. He practically bounced away, grinning.
The moment he turned his back, I tossed the bag containing the clothes straight into the nearest trash bin.
I settled back into my seat just as school administrators took the stage, delivering their welcome speech for alumni and current students attending the centennial celebration.
Following the opening ceremony, distinguished figures from various fields were invited up. Georgia, a National Academy of Sciences academician, received enthusiastic applause first. Next came businesswoman Rose, who was also warmly welcomed.
The third introduction was Leonardo, representing the business elite. The moment he appeared on stage, the crowd went wild.
