Chapter 87

‘For you?’ she asked, confused at the turn of direction.

‘I’ll pay for the building and any renovations that need doing. The funds raised can pay towards staffing and day-to-day running costs.’ He must have caught her dumb silence. ‘I’m happy to pay outright for it all, staff costs, upkeep, everything. The money raised tonight has been earmarked for the centre and it’s only right it be spent on it, but it can also be used to help other children in the same position. If we keep fundraising we can raise more awareness of what these children are living with and help even more of them.’

‘And you want me to help you?’

‘I want you to run it all for me. I’ll pay you a salary—’

‘I don’t want a salary.’

‘I know but I’ll pay it anyway. That’s if you choose to accept my offer.’

She opened her mouth, not sure what to say, but he spoke forcefully before she could make a sound.

‘Don’t make a decision now. Think it over. Let me know when you come to a decision.’

If Dianne had felt dazed before, that