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.

Vivienne politely declined Jasper's offer to drive

watched their retreating figures, his eyes glistening

would be a mother by

his granddaughter, holding her close and protecting

said, helping Jasper

keep looking. I have a feeling... There's something about Vivienne that reminds me of

moonlight, mingling with the dim glow of street lamps and lost amid the hustle and bustle of traffic, Percival walked hand in hand with Vivienne beside the ginkgo trees lining the roadside. Her long hair, caught by a gentle breeze,

her

lock of her hair and said, "Yeah,

was happy, so was

onto the curb, arms spread wide,

been so long since she felt this light, this

time was more than

had not dared to relax

she felt

up into the dazzling stars

broadcast of the Centurial E-sport Hotel tournament played on a giant screen on the street, featuring the

the camera captured Aaron and Kenneth in the picture, it showed

rather face Runic Country or Helix

beside her, wrapping an arm around her waist, saying, "Runic Country. They're Kenneth's second

take on Helix Country. See you

Runic Country once, beating a team they had already conquered

chin and asked softly,

moment. Mr. Wolf's money was as good as hers, so that

that the loser has to clean the winner's

Percival's lips; this girl knew how to place a bet. She was well aware that even if she lost, he would never

tapped her nose, "Alright, you're

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