Chapter 1312

Chapter 1312

Colby stood by, listening to the voices inside, a soft smile playing on his lips. "No need."

He should've known by now. Sophie had transformed into an independent spirit, soaring like an eagle. Even without his protection, she was capable of reaching new heights. Colby leaned against the door, smiling as he listened to Sophie passionately laying out her plans for the company. His smile deepened with every word. Seemed like his visit wasn't wasted after all.

Meanwhile, over at the Aldridge family home, Gordon opened a gilded cage and set a goldfinch free. The bird, having been caged for so long, had forgotten how to fly. But despite its initial clumsiness, it flapped its wings toward the window, never looking back as it flew further and further away.

"Sir, wasn't that your favorite goldfinch?"

"To love something doesn't mean you have to hold onto it," Gordon replied with a gentle smile. "True love means letting go, giving her the freedom to find herself and the life she truly wants."

His voice softened but held a trace of amusement. "Loving someone means not getting in their way. As long as she's happy, I'm happy."

storm brewing that night, but he was confident that no matter

the S Corporation's conference room, Sophie, feeling a bit worn out, finally saw everyone off and stepped out. Suddenly, she heard the familiar flick of a lighter. Turning around, she saw Colby playing with the lighter she had given him some time ago. He had cherished it so much that he even engraved an

have you been

"An hour."

an hour?" Sophie blinked in

never knew

showing the leadership qualities I should

know," Colby murmured, "You're

took Sophie's hand,

I'm not really my parents' daughter. Did you know? Seeing Claire's face

"Claire?"

"What? You didn't hear?"

this woman who looks almost just like me, acts and talks like me

similar, I'd

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