He slumped back into his chair, his hand running through his hair as panic set in. “I spent over a hundred thousand dollars? On a live stream?” he whispered to himself, his voice shaky. He hadn’t even realized how quickly the numbers had added up in his attempt to outdo Elijah and FlibbityBoo.Sweat beaded on his forehead as the gravity of his actions sank in. What have I done? he thought, staring at the screen. The once-proud confidence he had felt during the gifting war was now replaced by sheer regret and panic.Daniel’s heart sank further as he sat there, staring at his empty bank account. His mind raced as the full weight of what he had done began to settle. This wasn’t just his money—far from it. A wave of panic washed over him as he remembered.This was the money Dad gave me for the project... and my tuition fees were in there too!He stood up abruptly, pacing the room as the realization hit him like a ton of bricks. His father had entrusted him with the funds for an important

Her dad sighed, shaking his head in amazement. “Then may God bless him even more,” he said, hugging Sierra again. “And you, my daughter—you’ve made us so proud.” The room was filled with warmth and happiness as they embraced, their earlier disbelief replaced by overwhelming joy and pride for Sierra’s incredible achievement. After leaving her parents, Sierra rushed back to her room, grabbed her phone, and quickly dialed Elijah. The call barely rang once before he picked up. “Sierra?” Elijah’s calm voice came through. “What’s up?” “Elijah!” she exclaimed, her excitement bubbling over. “I just had to call you. Tonight has been unbelievable! I told my parents everything, and they were so shocked. And it’s all thanks to you and... and FlibbityBoo.” Elijah chuckled softly on the other end. “You don’t have to thank me, Sierra. You earned every bit of it. I’m just glad I could help support you.” “But Elijah, you don’t understand,” she said, her voice growing more excited. “I made

Elijah shook his hand firmly, his eyes narrowing slightly as he studied Chris. “I see,” Elijah said, his tone polite but with a subtle undertone of skepticism. “It’s good to meet you, Chris.” Sierra, standing beside them, smiled innocently, oblivious to the slight tension. “Chris is one of my biggest supporters,” she said happily, still excited from her earlier conversation with him. “He’s been so amazing.” Elijah nodded slowly, his expression calm, though his sharp eyes didn’t miss the way Chris carried himself. “That’s great,” Elijah said, his tone smooth, but his mind was already working, trying to piece together the situation.Chris glanced at his watch, then at Sierra and Elijah. “I think I should leave now,” he said with a polite smile.Sierra looked surprised. “Oh, why not join us?” she asked, her tone friendly. “We were just about to get some ice cream.”Chris shook his head quickly, waving off the suggestion. “No, no, I’ve got a lot to do tonight. It was really nice meeti

Her cheeks flushed, and she bit her lower lip nervously. “It’s just... I always imagined my first kiss would be... I don’t know... perfect, planned, and romantic. But instead, it just... happened,” she admitted, her voice dropping to a whisper.Elijah smiled softly, his hand reaching out to gently touch hers. “Sometimes, the most special moments aren’t planned,” he said. “They happen when you least expect them. And Sierra, I can’t tell you how much it means to me that I got to share that moment with you. I’ll never take it for granted.”Sierra’s gaze softened as she looked at him, his words slowly easing the uncertainty in her heart. “I just... I don’t want to regret it,” she said quietly.“You won’t,” Elijah said firmly, his voice filled with confidence. “Because I’ll make sure you never do.”Elijah smiled softly at Sierra’s admission, then hesitated for a moment before speaking. “You know, Sierra… it wasn’t just your first kiss,” he said, his voice low but steady.Sierra’s lips curv

Elijah quickly tidied up his home in preparation for Sierra’s visit. He arranged the living room neatly, adjusted a few throw pillows, and ensured everything was spotless. Afterward, he brushed his teeth, took a refreshing shower, and dressed in a casual but stylish outfit—a light button-down shirt paired with well-fitted trousers. Feeling ready, he settled in the hall, reviewing the company's analytics on his laptop. Soon, the sound of the doorbell rang, accompanied by a small notification on his phone showing the live feed from his security camera. Sierra’s face appeared on the screen, her soft smile brightening his day. Elijah smiled and got up, pressing the control to open the big gate automatically. He walked over to the main door and opened it just as Sierra approached. She stood there looking radiant, dressed in a simple yet elegant outfit—a white tucked-in blouse paired with high-waisted denim jeans that flattered her figure. Her hair was styled loosely, falling over her shou