"I’ve actually liked you since college," Adrian admitted. "Back then, I thought I’d wait until our studio became successful before confessing. But before I got the chance, you married Sebastian. Compared to the heir of Prescott Group, I was nothing—so I stayed silent." Adrian continued, "Then you left the studio for him, and I went abroad to expand EverSterling. When I came back and heard your marriage was falling apart… I probably shouldn’t say this, but I was happy. I thought maybe it was fate giving me a second chance." Adrian continued, "I bought your senior project from Prescott Group, planning to give it back to you one day. But Sebastian made sure no one could reach you. I could barely get any news about you, so all I could do was focus on growing EverSterling—until I was strong e