CHAPTER 182

As Philip and his team continued to pour their energy into the Voices of Hope initiative, they found themselves facing new challenges that tested their resolve. The overwhelming success of their campaign attracted both supporters and skeptics, leading to a mixture of praise and criticism in public forums and on social media.

Jessica sat at her desk, scrolling through a series of online comments. She clenched her jaw as she read a particularly harsh remark questioning their motives. “Some people think we’re just doing this for attention,” she said, frustration evident in her voice. “They’re saying we’re exploiting people’s stories for our gain.”

Philip’s brow furrowed as he looked up from his laptop. “We knew this might happen,” he said calmly. “Not everyone is going to see the value of what we’re doing. We just have to focus on the people who need our help.”

Greg nodded in agreement but couldn’t hide the concern in his eyes. “Negative press could hurt our momentum. If we don’t handle