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.

meal, Vivienne politely declined Jasper's offer to drive them home, choosing instead to walk back with

their retreating figures, his eyes glistening with

be a mother

his granddaughter, holding her close and protecting her with

said, helping Jasper into the

wiped his eyes, "Yuri, keep looking. I have a

Percival walked hand in hand with Vivienne

I really enjoyed dinner tonight," Vivienne suddenly said, her voice low and tinged with mirth,

smoothed back a stray lock of her hair and said,

was happy, so was

hopped onto the curb, arms spread wide, balancing

long since she felt this light, this at

was more than

she had not dared

she

her, looking up into the

screen on the street, featuring the advancement matches between Runic Country and

Aaron and Kenneth in the picture, it showed

would 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

take on Helix Country.

once, beating a team they had already conquered

chin and asked

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

that the loser has to clean the

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

playfully tapped her nose, "Alright,

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