DAMIAN wasn’t able to respond anymore upon hearing those words. He was stunned as his face reddened, being caught off-guard at Anya’s words.And now, even though it was their time to dance, no one spoke between them.Damian and Anya were in the middle of the stage, dancing to the sweet, slow song playing in the background. The atmosphere and Anya’s presence were everything a man could ask for, and Damian felt that holding Anya up close like this was surreal. It felt like a dream.However, Damian snapped out of his thoughts when Anya spoke.“Can I ask you a question too, Damian?” Anya asked, her hands holding both of Damian’s shoulders.“Go ahead,” answered Damian.“To be honest, I never expected you to bid at the auction,” Anya said bluntly, making Damian chuckle in response. “I was shocked, but what shocked me the most was when you went to the stage, ready to answer the questions despite the uncertainty.”Damian nodded and smiled.“Why did you do it? The questions they asked you wer

CARSON already graduated in college, yet he chose to participate in the retreat. Why? Because he wanted to compete. He was doing this retreat starting his freshmen year, and in the games the organizers prepared for this day, he always won.And there will be no exemption.“Everyone, listen!” Inigo, the leader exclaimed and clapped, getting everyone’s attention. “There will only be two agendas for today. First is the seminar about career readiness, which will explain various aspects about transitioning from university to the workforce.”“Ugh!” the students complained, pouting as they wanted to go home. “That’s so boring!”“Quiet!” Inigo said, and everyone went silent afterward. “In the afternoon, we will be having team building and bonding activities. I can decide whether to advance the time for it, but it will depend on how all of you will behave in the seminar. Do you understand?”“Yes, Sir!” everyone affirmed.A few minutes later, the seminar began. Since there weren't many students,

AS DAMIAN opened his eyes again, he wasn’t already at the bottom of the cliff anymore, but on a farm. His seven-year-old body and face were soaked in mud, and his entire body was filled with pain.Upon seeing that, Reina, his mother, ran toward him in panic.“Damian! Did you fall from the tree again?” Reina asked, her voice laced with worry. “Did I tell you not to climb those trees again? It was a good thing that you fell in the mud, but what if you fall into something hard the next time? It will be dangerous!”“I’m sorry, mom…” Damian apologized as he stood up, wiping the mud covering his eyes and cheeks. “I’m just trying to get the fruits up there. I saw Dad having a hard time taking all of it, so I thought I could offer some help.”Reina smiled and took a handkerchief in her pocket. She gestured for Damian to come toward her, and he did. “I know you wanted to help, and we, as your parents, are proud to have a son like you. However, climbing trees can endanger your life, especially