Chapter 164

Jason stood proudly at the podium, delivering his speech with the charisma of a seasoned orator. Below the stage, Estrella’s face was alight with a beaming smile, her clapping so vigorous that her hands turned a bright shade of red. She was bursting with pride. After all, that was her man up there.

“Estrella, you and Jason seem to be doing great these days,” Jesse whispered, sliding into the seat next to her with a knowing grin.

Estrella simply smiled back and said, “We’re hanging in there.”

Estrella remained calm and composed, without much emotional fluctuation.

Once the student representatives and school officials concluded their speeches, the crowd dispersed for some free-time revelry across the campus.

Every nook and cranny boasted festive decorations for the centennial celebration, with banners and streamers fluttering in the breeze. The quad and surrounding streets were lined with food stalls reminiscent of a bustling county fair.

The main event space, where the school’s officials and special guests gravitated, was alive with excitement, with Jason and his peers at the heart of it all.

Besides anniversary celebrations, there were also charity events scheduled for that day. Whether it was Jason, Grayson, or Estrella, everyone showed their support, contributing to the school’s future prosperity.

The school officials, beaming at the sight of generous donations, could hardly contain their joy, knowing next year’s research funds were more than secured.

“Jesse, $600,000.”

“Bryce, $600,000.”

“Estrella, $600,000.”

“Grayson, $2 million.”

“Jason, $2 million.”

contributions were notably consistent, with the bigwigs like Jason casually dropping a cool $2 million each. Their typical donations, often reaching into the billions, were reserved for times when

donate equally, no one vying for the spotlight, yet together, the total

the amounts, most people were too engrossed in their conversations

emcee called out Holly’s name that the

in a fire years ago, was now listed as a donor. Had there

list in his hand, the emcee announced once more into the microphone, “No

The murmurings began.

we thought was gone?

away? Did her family make

slid toward Jason, who looked equally stunned, his eyes scanning the throng.

hadn’t misrecognized the person those past few times. Holly

sure it’s Holly? Don’t scare

emcee double-checked the list and reaffirmed, “There’s no error. It is indeed Holly who has

“Holly.”

“Holly.”

Holly over there?”

out, supporting a woman in a pale blue coat. As she approached, Estrella’s eyes traveled from the woman’s feet to her face, and there was no surprise to see the one they had all thought lost for four

Holly was alive.

been mistaken at

expression was a complex mix of astonishment and disbelief. He had never expected Holly

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