Chapter 20

"Why?" Adanna asked, her voice barely a whisper. "You're already giving us 100 million. You don't have to do anything else.""Yes, I do," Chief Okoro responded firmly. "Because I saw the videos of people commenting on your son. I saw teachers saying he's a genius. I saw the potential that I was about to despise, and I want to make sure that talent is not wasted due to lack of resources.""That's very generous," Chike said, still processing everything. "But why should we trust you?""You shouldn't," Chief Okoro admitted. "That's why Barrister Okafor will legally register everything. The educational fund will be in an independent trust administered by Mr. Adebayo and two representatives from the institute. I will have no control over the money, only the obligation to keep it funded."The barrister nodded. "I can confirm that I have reviewed the documents. They are legally binding and irrevocable."Emeka looked at Chief Okoro with an expression the businessman couldn't decipher. It wasn't gratitude exactly, but something more complex: it was a child processing how an adult could be so cruel, and then so generous."Chief Obinna," Emeka spoke in a clear voice, "are you really sorry, or are you just scared of what people are saying?"The question was devastatingly direct. Everyone in the room stood still, awaiting the answer.Chief Okoro knelt to be at Emeka's level—something he would never normally do. "Both," he admitted with brutal honesty. "I'm afraid of losing my company like this. But I'm also truly sorry, because I saw videos of my mother in old photos cleaning houses, and I realized I was treating you like others probably treated her. And that broke my heart.""Your mama also cleaned houses?" Emeka asked, his hostility beginning to soften."Yes. For twenty years, so I could study and have a better life.""And you forgot that?""I forgot. And it was the worst mistake of my life."Emeka looked at his mother for guidance. Adanna nodded almost imperceptibly, giving him permission to make his own decision."I accept your apology," Emeka finally said. "And I accept the money, because you promised it and we need it. But I want you to know something."

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