Percival, Jasper, and Yuri sat together.

“Mr. Ellington, I hear your company’s been keeping tabs on the Seaside Mining project?” Yuri inquired.

Percival did not intend to conceal anything. As he added a slice of strawberry cheesecake to his plate, he said, “Yes, I heard there’s a top-notch mine out there, and it’s piqued my interest.”

Yuri eyed the slice of strawberry cheesecake, saying, “Someone will deliver the contract to you later. As for the details, your company can hash those out… So, Mr. Ellington, you’re a fan of strawberry cheesecake?”

“It’s Vivienne’s favorite.” Percival chuckled. “And thanks for the heads-up about the mine, Mr. Perez.”

“No need for thanks. We’ve vetted many companies, and you’re the only one with the capacity to take on such a big project.”

The group settled back at the table, which was laden with an assortment of dishes.

“Young lady, you should eat up. Look how thin you are,” Jasper kept passing dishes to Vivienne, worried she was not eating enough.

Vivienne, unfazed, replied, “I never shortchange my stomach.”

“That’s right, you can’t let your stomach suffer. What you eat is all yours. Dig in.”

“You eat too,” Vivienne said with a smile, serving Jasper some food.

Yuri felt a pang at the tip of his nose; it had been years since he had seen his father smile so openly.

Zelda squeezed Yuri’s hand under the table, a silent comfort.

They all knew that Vivienne’s presence had reignited hope in Jasper.

Whether the hope was real or not, they were all genuinely grateful for her presence.

After the meal, Vivienne politely declined Jasper’s offer to drive them home, choosing instead to walk back with Percival.

Jasper watched their retreating figures, his eyes glistening with tears.

were still around, she would be a mother by now, with a daughter

his granddaughter, holding her close and protecting her with all

said, helping Jasper

keep looking. I have a feeling… There’s something about Vivienne that

amid the hustle and bustle of traffic, Percival walked hand in hand with Vivienne beside the ginkgo trees lining

hair, caught by a gentle breeze, brushed

really enjoyed dinner tonight,” Vivienne suddenly said, her

a stray lock of her hair and said, “Yeah,

happy, so

hopped onto the curb, arms spread

so long since she felt this

more than a decade

mother’s death, she had not dared to relax

now, she felt

walked beside her, looking up

of the Centurial E-sport Hotel tournament played on a giant screen on the street, featuring the advancement matches between Runic Country and Helix

camera captured Aaron and Kenneth in the picture, it showed they were both in the audience, eyes glued

you rather face Runic Country or Helix Country?” Vivienne

up beside her, wrapping an arm around her waist, saying, “Runic Country. They’re Kenneth’s second biggest rival,

take on Helix Country. See

this sentiment; having already bested Runic Country once, beating a team they had already conquered seemed

asked softly, “How about

Wolf’s money was as good as hers, so that was off the

bet that the loser has to clean the winner’s team’s training room

bet. She was well aware that even if she lost, he would never actually let her clean

of losing?” Vivienne raised an eyebrow, a sparkle of amusement

playfully tapped her

eyebrow. “Mr. Wolf, you’re going

four teams with the highest popularity moving into the group stage were Hawk, Snake, Runic

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