"Nope, I'm not joking. There's this girl lately who's got me completely hooked. "As for who she is? You'll find out when things actually move forward. I'm not spilling the secret early." The thought of that bold, fearless face made Alfie grin without even realizing it. He looked like he'd been shot straight through the heart by Cupid's arrow. Maurice, the one stuck single, nearly choked on from jealousy. "Wait—you're for real? "What's going on? First, Jude, and now, you. Both of you have someone special, and I'm just standing here clueless? What the hell!" He started doubting his life. He'd been with plenty of women, but none had ever made him feel anything deeper. To him, it was always about looks and fun. To them, it was about his money and power. It was a simple trade and nothing more.It wasn't that he wanted to play around forever, but he hadn't met anyone who actually made his heart race. "Forget it. I'm done drinking with you lovebirds. You're killing the mood. I'm out. Catch you in Dugan!" Maurice bailed quickly. Sticking around would only make him feel like the odd one out. A girl who might really get to him? That kind of thing had to be fate. But when would it finally show up? He'd never thought about it much before. But now with Alfie and Jude both falling hard, he started wanting something real too. Not just fooling around, but the kind of love that shook his soul. Jenson Group. Because of the mess with Blair and Kyla, only Dominic, Howard, and Santiago went to Endralsia for business. The other four brothers stayed behind to watch over Blair and keep Jenson Group steady.Justin, Kayden, and Darell dropped everything to help with Blair's recovery. They were all-in on helping Blair recover. They weren't much help with company matters since that wasn't their main thing. But taking care of Blair gave Russell the freedom to focus on running the group. That was the best way they could help. On the business side, Wade had already finished his studies early and became Russell's right-hand man, handling piles of work. He even convinced Clive to come lend a hand to keep the company afloat. Chairman's Office. Russell couldn't stop laughing, his face glowing with excitement. "Who would've guessed we'd build a lithography machine this fast? Out of nowhere! "Amazing! With a 4nm chip machine, our country's power and tech will shoot through the roof. "It's time for Jenson Group to plan for new paths!" He scrolled through foreign forums, reading all the shocked reactions about the lithography machine. He was grinning so wide that his face almost broke. "Dad!" Wade came in with an invitation in hand. "There's a banquet in Dugan in three days. They're inviting the top business leaders from across the country. "Jenson Group made the list. Each guest can bring someone along." Normally, those events were couple-centered. But with Blair's health, she couldn't go. Russell paused, then nodded. "Wade, you're coming with me." "Sure, Dad. But what about Mom?" "If this weren't such a huge event, I'd never leave Blair behind. But this is history for our country. I want to meet the team that made the lithography machine myself. It's something that only happens once."Wade, you should see it for yourself and learn." "Got it." The moment the news about the lithography machine dropped, the whole Jensons couldn't stop talking about it. Even Blair had been smiling more, pushing harder at her recovery. Russell and Blair had always been seen as model patriotic entrepreneurs. Jenson Group had built a strong reputation in Cetherland—not just through business, but also with their foundation and charity work. They'd even built over a dozen Sunshine Elementary Schools. Helping people rise had always been their belief. With the support of the clients and national policies, Jenson Group had reached the top. Russell and Blair always remembered where they came from. So when they heard about the new lithography machine, their pride ran deeper than anyone else's. They felt proud of their country and of all the hardworking people behind it. Without hesitating, they decided the foundation would put ten million into the science fund project. Later, once Russell and Wade returned to the villa, they filled Blair in on what had happened. She lit up with excitement. "That's awesome! Honey, you've got to go! Wade, head there with your dad and make sure he doesn't get carried away and overdo it with the drinks, or he'll end up embarrassing himself. And you should pay attention too! Everyone at this banquet will be the best of the best in Cetherland. It'll be a huge boost for you!"