Chapter 1164

Tiana had always been inherently proud and had never bothered to hide it. Her nature was just like her expression now: proud and unwilling to give in. When we first met, she was exactly like this, and over the years, what I admired most about her was this determined, unyielding spirit. It was only in love that she showed a hint of vulnerability. For her, Douglas seemed like an insurmountable hill that she couldn't quite conquer. Honestly, I felt a twinge of sympathy for her in this regard. If a girl as exceptional as Tiana were to lose her way because of love, that would truly be a pity—it was just like how I did back then. So, when I saw her proud expression at that moment, my first reaction wasn't anger or frustration but rather a sense of relief. That was the attitude Tiana should rightfully have—maintaining that proud and unyielding spirit while also balancing both career and love. I truly admired her. "Okay. I look forward to that." I smiled at her and left. I had originally