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.

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wasting a second, he tore open the box. When he saw the almost perfect rose inside, his eyes lit up with wonder. He couldn’t help but gasp in admiration.

a flower like this…

mountain. There, he had encountered a fragrance so

ventured deeper into the forest, until he found a patch of white flowers growing between

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

startled the birds into flight. Eventually, the bigger tiger

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Taylor, hidden beneath a

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him, but once they finished with the flower, they would surely scent him out next. His legs turned to jelly, and he could barely

to dissipate, his strength slowly returned. Carefully, he snuck away, running in

left the mountain, but he

sparked a deep interest in plants–a fascinations that

was long gone from that day, Taylor could still remember how it made him feel–pure, refreshed, as it his soul had been

he had always dreamed of recreating. But now, with the years catching up

it was again–the flower he had

be described? Ecstatic? Thrilled? No, it was

trembled with age and emotion, “means everything to

as though afraid the

don’t know where you got this flower, but I promise you–whatever I promised will be done. Tll go to your daughter’s

his surprise, Kelvin shook his head. “She’s not in

blinked, taken aback. “She’s still in high school? You’re already

Taylor felt a sense of relief. High school meart she wouldn’t

gaze seemed to read his thoughts perfectly. “Not high school”

frowned. “Middle

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