Chapter 88

Jack had poured endless effort into this song, hoping it would further solidify Soul's position on the Billboard Hot 100. But now, Jack deeply understood Luca's passion and pursuit of music. Although Luca had enrolled in the School of Finance at his parents' insistence, his heart had always harbored a dream of music. He longed to roam the world with a guitar on his back and to carve out a place for himself in the music industry. Participating in the Youth Vocal Showcase and achieving excellent results was the first step in realizing that dream. Success would earn his parents' recognition and allow him to pursue his musical path with confidence. Failure, however, might force him to abandon his musical aspirations and focus solely on finance. Understanding this, Jack decided to give Luca his song. "I'm giving you this song, but please keep it a secret. Don't tell anyone I wrote it," Jack said earnestly. Luca, though puzzled by Jack's request, nodded in agreement. Bella initially