Chapter 60

Taylor had only glanced at the box in passing, but somehow, it completely captivated his attention.

With swift steps, he moved toward Kelvin, practically flying across the room. As he got closer, the intense fragrance of the flowers hit him like a wave, making his eyes widen in awe. His hand reached out instinctively, a mixture of excitement and amazement written all over hus face.

Kelvin watched him closely, waiting for his reaction. As Taylor’s expression shifted with shock and excitement, Kelvin’s brow relaxed, and with a soft click, he closed the box–careful not to pinch Taylor’s hand.

“Hey,” Taylor’s voice was filled with a new intensity, his carlier stubbornness replaced by something softer. “Let me see it… just one more time.

Kelvin wasn’t surprised by his reaction. His tone remained calm as he gently reminded him. “About my daughter”

At the mention of the word “daughter, Taylor’s face froze. While he definitely didn’t support the spread of corruption in academia, he couldn’t deny his overwhelming curiosity about the flower.

His face, lined with age, went through several expressions before he finally relented. Just let me see it first, and we’ll talk about your daughter afterward.”

Kelvin had heard this kind of excuse countless times, from people who didn’t want to say “yes” but couldn’t resist. He didn’t budge, just watched Taylor, his expression calm.

This flower,” Kelvin began, “is a gift I prepared for my daughter’s apprenticeship. If her matter isn’t settled first, I may not be able to give it to you.”

Taylor hesitated. The conflict in his mind was evident. He gave Kelvin a gentle pat on the arm, pretending to chat, but secretly trying to tug at the long wooden box.

He tugged–nothing.

He tugged again–and this time, the box shifted, but attached to it was a hand. He accidentally pulled the hand over with it.

Kelvin glanced at him, a slight smile tugging at the corners of his lips. “Taylor, can I take that as you accepting the apprenticeship gift?”

Taylor’s heart raced. He clenched his fist, his emotions a whirlwind of excitement and reluctance. Finally, he exhaled heavily, defeated, and yanked the box free.

“Fine, fine, I’ll accept, Taylor muttered under his breath.

ca:

a second, he tore open the box. When he saw the almost perfect rose

a flower like this… it’s been my lifelong

young boy, he had gotten lost on a mountain. There, he had encountered a

that gripped his heart in that moment. Following the scent, he ventured deeper into

had been mesmerized, intent on approaching them when suddenly, two tigers appeared, fighting

into flight. Eventually, the bigger tiger won. It grabbed the flower in its mouth and ate it right

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young Taylor, hidden beneath a tree,

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would surely

he snuck away, running in

left the mountain, but he never

plants–a fascinations that had stayed with him throughout his

from that day, Taylor could still remember how it made him feel–pure, refreshed, as it his

that infused him with new life, something he had always dreamed of recreating. But now, with the years

again–the flower he had once

No, it was far more intense than any

with age and emotion, “means everything to me.”

as though

you got this flower, but I promise you–whatever I promised will be

Kelvin shook his head. “She’s

in high school? You’re already paving the way for her? Isn’t that a bit premature?”

sense of relief. High school meart she wouldn’t be a bother at

seemed to read his thoughts perfectly.

frowned. “Middle

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