Chapter 987

The Taylor Group was primarily an architecture company. Joining them would only limit our growth and potentially waste our skills.

Ivan expressed regret at our decision and left his business card, assuring us that there would always be a place for us in the company if we ever changed our minds.

A week before my viva, the college held a special commendation ceremony for individuals who made significant contributions over the past decade.

Colin and I were among those honored. That day was one of the highlights of my life. As I walked onto the stage, picked up the microphone, and spoke to the thousands of lecturers and students below, their thunderous applause made me feel elated.

The speech lasted about five minutes. Just as I was about to step down, I saw Colin approached with a bouquet of bright red roses. His eyebrows were relaxed, and his sparkling eyes were smiling, making the mole at the corner of his eye stand out vividly.

The lights dimmed, leaving only a few spotlights that