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Chapter 72: The Morning After
Sunlight slowly filled Leo's room. For once, he didn't wake up immediately; he simply lay there, staring at the ceiling. The letter rested on the bedside table. The same letter. The same sentence: 'I want you to get to the top as quickly as you can, Leo. I'll be waiting for you.' His father. The thought still didn't feel real. For years, Elias Carter had been nothing more than a distant name—a person mentioned occasionally, a person who always seemed absent. Then suddenly, photographs, letters, messages, and now... possibly seeing him in person. Leo let out a long sigh. He had too many questions and absolutely no answers. A knock interrupted his thoughts. Three sharp knocks, and then— "Leo! Are you alive?" Samuel. Leo couldn't help smiling. "Come in." The door immediately opened and Samuel stepped inside. He took one look at Leo, then blinked. "Wow." Leo raised an eyebrow. "What?" "You look terrible." "Thank you." "I mean it." "Thank you again." Samuel laughed and entered,
Chapter 71: Quiet Night
Leo remained standing in the empty corridor, the white envelope still in his hand. The message inside seemed heavier than paper should be: 'I want you to get to the top as quickly as you can, Leo. I'll be waiting for you.' He read it one last time, then carefully folded it. For several seconds, he simply stood there. His father had been here—not years ago, not somewhere on the other side of the world, but here. Tonight. At this summit. He had been close enough to see him, close enough to leave a message, but not close enough to meet him. Why? The question repeated itself inside his mind. Why leave another letter? Why not speak to him? Why keep waiting? Leo didn't have any answers. For the first time in a long while, he felt completely lost. He exhaled slowly, then slipped the letter into his pocket. He needed to think. Back inside the keynote hall, the event had ended. Guests were leaving, and conversations filled the room. Meanwhile, Samuel, Lena, and Ethan looked confused. "Where
Chapter 70: A Familiar Figure
Morning sunlight streamed into Leo's suite. He slowly opened his eyes, then immediately closed them again. A few seconds later, there was knocking. "Leo!" He sighed. He already knew who it was. "Come in." The door swung open and Samuel entered, looking suspiciously energetic. Again. Leo frowned. "Do you ever get tired?" "No." "You're lying." "I drank coffee." Leo nodded. "That explains everything." Samuel grinned. "Big day." "It is." "Second day of the summit." "I know." "And tonight is the keynote session." Leo sat up. "I know." Samuel smiled. "Just making sure." Half an hour later, they met Lena and Ethan downstairs. Everyone looked surprisingly cheerful. Well... everyone except Leo. Lena laughed. "You still look sleepy." "I am sleepy." Samuel looked disappointed. "That's not the spirit of international business." Leo blinked. "International business sleeps too." Samuel ignored him. After breakfast, they headed toward the summit venue. The atmosphere felt even
Chapter 69: A Name Worth Remembering
The Founder Networking Session turned out to be far bigger than Leo expected. The summit organizers had transformed one of the largest halls into a networking arena, where hundreds of founders, investors, executives, and innovators occupied tables spread throughout the room. Large digital displays showed company names and industries. Some founders looked confident, while others looked absolutely terrified. Samuel pointed toward a stage at the center of the room. "So that's where you're going." Leo followed his gaze just as a moderator was introducing the next speaker. "Apparently." Samuel grinned. "You nervous?" "No." Samuel raised an eyebrow. "Really?" Leo paused, then admitted, "Maybe a little." Lena laughed. "A normal reaction." Ethan nodded. "Honestly, I'd be terrified." "Good thing you're not speaking." "Exactly." The session began, and one by one, founders took the stage. Some represented billion-dollar companies, while others represented startups that were bar
Chapter 68: The World's Most Expensive Coffee
The exhibition hall became livelier as the morning progressed. People moved from booth to booth, conversations filled the air, and technology demonstrations happened everywhere. Large screens displayed futuristic inventions, robots greeted guests, investors exchanged business cards, and founders pitched ideas. The entire place buzzed with energy. Meanwhile… Samuel was still eating. Leo looked at him. "Are there any pastries left in Switzerland?" Samuel looked at his plate. "Probably." Lena laughed. "I've never seen anyone so dedicated to free food." Samuel looked offended. "It isn't about the food." Leo raised an eyebrow. "Oh?" "It's about the experience." "What experience?" "The experience of eating international pastries." Lena burst into laughter again, and even Ethan laughed. "I like this guy," Ethan said. Samuel nodded. "I like me too." The five of them continued exploring. Well… four of them explored. Samuel explored the snack stations. Eventually, they arrived at a
Chapter 67: Founders and Free Snacks
The next morning, Leo woke up to the sound of someone knocking on his door. It wasn't a normal knock—it was a rapid, very excited knock. "Leo! Open up!" Leo sighed. He already knew who it was. When he opened the door, Samuel stood there wearing a suit, a summit badge, and an expression that made him look like he had just consumed ten cups of coffee. "We're late!" Leo blinked and looked at his watch. "It's seven-thirty." "Exactly!" "The exhibition hall opens at nine." Samuel looked offended. "We need preparation time." "For what?" Samuel spread his arms. "For looking professional." Leo stared at him. "You've been here for one day." Samuel nodded seriously. "And I am embracing the international atmosphere." Leo laughed. Twenty minutes later, they met Lena downstairs. She looked between them and smiled. "Good morning." Samuel nodded. "Today is important." Lena raised an eyebrow. "You said that yesterday." "And I was right." "You also said that breakfast in Switzerl
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