Chapter 506

“Exactly,” Juniper nodded, her expression unchanged. “I can’t stand to see my family get bullied.”
By “family,” she meant her country.
Connecting her words to the recent news, they all finally understood her true reason for choosing computer science. The girl was quite the patriot.
Once her major was decided, Juniper immediately called Eclara University to confirm.
“Computer science?” The director of Eclara University’s Genius Program sounded hesitant on the other end of the line. “Are you certain… you want to major in computer science?”
Computer science was the top program at Eclara University, and within the Genius Program, it was the best of the best. It was far more than just playing with computers; the curriculum was brutally difficult, and the responsibilities after graduation were immense. They didn’t recommend it to anyone who lacked exceptional willpower.
“Is there a problem?” Juniper’s gaze sharpened, cutting him off.
“No,” the director replied, so startled by her cold tone that he nearly bit his tongue. “I’ll register you right now.”
All she had to do now was wait for the acceptance letter. “Thank you,” Juniper said politely before hanging up. She then opened her calendar. Shanley’s birthday was this weekend. She needed to hurry up and finish the bracelet she was making for him.
…
That weekend, Shanley woke up early and spent three hours selecting an outfit that made him look younger.
“Boss, we have what you requested.” Felton and Flint arrived with two large cases. “It took a bit of time since much of it was real estate and a little complicated to process. But everything is now prepared according to your instructions,” they said respectfully.
“Good.” Shanley gave a slight nod, his brow furrowed with nerves. “Keep an eye on the private room. There can’t be any mishaps.”
“Yes, sir,” Felton and Flint replied in unison, their tone as serious as if they were discussing a multi-billion dollar contract. But what was happening today was far more important than any contract.
Shortly after they left, Jimmie called.
“So, you’re really planning to confess to Juniper at your birthday party? Jimmie asked, a hint of laughter i his lazy voice as he sipped his coffee. “I hear you’ve prepared quite a lot for this grand gesture.
“I have,” Shanley said, his voice softening as he stood on the second-floor landing, his gaze fixed on the young fady in the fiving room below “I’m betting my entire net
worth just to make our relationship
official. I wonder if a gesture like that
will be enough to win her over.”
“Not worried she’ll reject you?” Jimmie chuckled, not holding back. “She knows it’s
your birthday, but from what I can see, Juniper doesn’t look like she’s prepared a thing.”
If his confession failed-
The thought was too mortifying to even consider.
“I am,” Shanley admitted, his fingers tightening around his phone as a rare look of anxiety crossed his face. “But it’s alright if I don’t succeed this time. just keep pursuing her until she agrees No matter what, Juniper is the only one who will ever be my wife.”
“Wife?” Jimmie’s lips curved into a smile. “You’re moving things along quickly. But I hope you succeed.”
Shanley smiled, genuinely touched by his friend’s support. His gratitude lasted all of two seconds before Jimmie added, “If you succeed, we’ll officially be family. And that would make me your brother-in-law.”
Being the brother-in-law of Eclara City’s most powerful man had a nice ring to it.