Chapter 11

Wendy's POVDuring the awards ceremony's after-party, I met Henry Grant. He was a brilliant architect with a rather stubborn streak.We got into a heated argument over the design concept for a public space, and neither of us was willing to back down."Ms. Sinclair, your idea is far too idealistic. It's structurally impossible!" He frowned, his tone firm."You're the one whose thinking is constrained by convention, Mr. Grant!" I fired back without hesitation.The others watched us in shock, thinking that we'd become mortal enemies.However, it was precisely through these clashes of opposing ideas that we unexpectedly discovered the same passion and dedication to our craft deep within each other's souls. Our arguments turned into in-depth discussions, and our differences became sparks of inspiration.Henry admired my boldness and creativity, while I respected his rigor and ingenuity. From professionals with opposing ideas, we gradually became kindred spirits who understood each ot

Chapter 12

Colin's POVBeneath an oak tree a short distance away, Colin and Simon looked on in silence.Simon stared at Elyse, whom Henry had lifted high into the air. Her laughter rang like silver bells. With an envious look in his eyes, he said, "If... my little brother and sister had survived..."Colin patted Simon on the shoulder, stopping him before he could finish his sentence. His gaze lingered on Elyse as well.The young girl's bright energy and joy, which clearly showed she'd been raised in a loving environment, felt like a mirror. It reflected the happiness he'd once possessed and destroyed with his own hands.Colin recalled Wendy's pale face after her miscarriage and the cold-hearted "compensation" he'd offered her back then. His heart belatedly twisted, the pain relentless.He'd finally realized why Wendy had done everything in her power to cling to the money he'd given her back then. She'd secretly established a scholarship fund that helped countless girls facing the same hards

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Chapter 11

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