Victoria Bella Volkov:

The press conference had passed, and today we were on the streets of Russia, helping the poor and homeless.

This was part of our social punishment and our efforts to make amends. Vincenzo, however, wouldn’t let me do any manual work. My role was to speak to the elderly, even though some cursed me and spat at me. I didn’t let it bother me.

The media stood by, watching and broadcasting live. Some accused us of trying to bribe the community through charity.

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