Chapter 233 Bright Future


    Niall''s probably gonna study something in finance, maybe even go abroad for it.


    ine blinked and said, "I''m heading to military school."


    "Got it."


    That meant they''d be splitting up.


    But Niall didn''t overthink it then. Where he studied didn''t really matter. They''d still see each other again in the future anyway.


    ine waved her hand at him and said, "Go on back. I should be going too.


    "Wait."


    ine pulled out the ice cream stick from her mouth and handed it to Niall.


    It had "Bright Future" written on it.


    That year, it was trendy to engrave messages on ice cream sticks, like opening a blind box. After finishing the ice cream, you could see a blessing carved on the stick.


    Niall took the ice cream stick, hearing ine''s clear voice beside him.


    "Well, here''s to bright futures for both of us."


    Many years passed after that.


    After finishing college, Niall returned to Hoiten, while ine went to the border. They never saw each other again.


    The two words stuck in Niall''s memory.


    End of the reminiscence.


    Niall couldn''t help but say to Violeta, "Memories from youth, as you grow older, your mind tend to beautify it. It''s strange. Back when we yed together, I didn''t think she was all that great, but now that we''re apart, I can''t help but miss her."


    The person who wasn''t particrly good, now became the best option in Niall''s heart.


    Violeta smiled in understanding at Niall''s words.


    Five minutester, there was amotion outside the private room door as the waiter brought the Cohens.


    The door to the private room swung open, and everyone promptly stood to wee them.


    Walking in from outside were two remarkably dignified individuals. David Cohen wore a grey executive jacket, while his wife, in a beige coat, radiated a gentle charm.


    "Hey, David, you''re here."


    "Anton!"


    Anton chuckled as he moved around the chair to embrace David.


    Beside David, Patricia Harris smiled and greeted Irene. "Irene."


    "Irene."


    "Patricia, you''re finally here. Let''s start with introductions. This is Vio. Niall, greet them.


    Niall stepped forward. "Ms. Harris, Mr. Cohen."


    Patricia nodded at him. "Niall, it''s been a while."


    Then her gaze fell on Violeta, her smile unwavering. "Ah, so this is the girl you mentioned earlier. It''s great to have her back. She looks just like you did when you were young."


    Violeta''s eyes twinkled. "Hello, Ms. Harris, Mr. Cohen."


    David also spotted Violeta and


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    Anton said, "Hey, no need to be formal with us. Have a seat first. Oh, by the way, where''s Elle? Why isn''t she here yet?"


    Patricia replied, "Elle justnded. Her


    flight was a bit dyed, so she''s on her way here in a taxi. It might take another ten minutes or so. We decided toe ahead so you wouldn''t have to wait too long."


    Irene said, "Got it. No worries, let''s sit down and put our order first."


    The group took their seats, and the atmosphere in the private room was lively and harmonious.


    "After your daughter came back, you''ve been keeping her hidden like a treasure! Now seeing her, she truly is a treasure!"


    "Hahaha..."


    "Where is she studying?"


    "Tnd University."


    "Tnd University, that''s excellent!"


    Irene boasted. "Vio got in through her own efforts, impressive, isn''t it? Haha."


    As they continued chatting, Patricia''s phone rang-it was a call from ine.


    "She''s already downstairs at the hotel but isn''t sure which floor we''re on," Patricia exined.


    "I''ll go get her," she added.


    Irene intervened, saying, "No need, Patricia. Niall, why don''t you and Vio go together to pick up Elle?"


    Violeta agreed with a nod. "Sure."


    The two of them left the private room and headed to the elevator to meet ine.


    The elevator swiftly reached the ground floor.


    Violeta and Niall exited together and


    entered the hotel lobby. There, they spotted a poised short-haired woman standing by the entrance.


    She wore a ck wool coat ant


    sported a tidy, short haircut that entuated her confident demeanor. Her appearance exuded amanding presence typical of an elegant and maturedy.


    Despite the bustling hotel entrance, Violeta immediately spotted her amidst the crowd.


    Niall caught sight of ine right away.


    She was focused on her phone, standing tall and elegant, a striking figure.


    "ine."


    At the sound of her name, ine turned around.


    Her expression froze momentarily, then she smiled at them and walked over gracefully, saying, "Niall, it''s been a while."


    Niall pointed to Violeta beside him. "This is my younger sister, Violeta."


    ine replied, "Ah, I know. My mom told me when I came back. Hello there, Vio."


    "Hello, Elle," Violeta greeted.


    "Let''s go upstairs first. Our parents are waiting upstairs," Niall said.


    "Sure."