Chapter 291

I paused for a moment, then shook my head firmly, meeting his gaze with unwavering resolve. "Liam, our relationship has gone far beyond just being friends. We each have our own paths to walk, our own choices to make." He lowered his head, absorbing my words in silence. After a long moment, he looked up again, his eyes filled with determination. "I respect your decision. If we can't be friends, then we'll go our separate ways. I'll fight for what I want, and I hope you do the same." I smiled softly, not surprised by his response. Liam had always been ambitious. He was never content with what he had, always reaching for something greater. I was no different. That was why we were never meant to be just friends. We were destined to be rivals. I stood up and extended my hand. "Good luck." He stood as well and shook my hand. "All the best to you too." And with that, our meeting ended. We both turned and walked away, each headed toward our own futures. He had his life, and I had min