Chapter 734
Chapter 734:
In stark contrast, Bonita was a bundle of raw nerves, shifting anxiously in her seat. She was caught between two conflicting desires—hoping Neal’s team would win while fearing the repercussions if they did.
Forty exhausting minutes into the deciding match, Neal executed a move that was nothing short of breathtaking. Bold, reckless, yet brilliantly executed, it didn’t just secure the game—it crowned his team as champions of the entire tournament. The crowd erupted into deafening cheers.
The tournament, the first of its kind, had garnered more attention than anyone could have predicted. It would be remembered as the one that set the bar, with the champions’ victory forever etched in history.
“Unbelievable! That was insane!” Evie cried, jumping with excitement as if she had won the competition herself. “The final match was everything—so thrilling, so intense! I swear, I wish I was part of that team. Is it too late for me to jump in?”
Curran’s eyes gleamed with approval as he gave a quick nod. “Not bad at all,” he said, flashing Fernanda a thumbs-up. “Your team really nailed it, Fernanda.”
“Thank you for your kind words,” Fernanda replied, a gentle smile spreading across her face.
“See, Grandpa? I told you you’d be glad you came!” Evie smirked.
“Young people sure do know how to take on challenges,” Curran said, his voice tinged with admiration. He turned his gaze toward Fernanda. “Evie mentioned that you were behind organizing this event. Is that right?”
Fernanda nodded, her expression warm. “Yes, that’s right.”
“Impressive,” Curran remarked, his tone filled with genuine respect. “If only someone in the Reed family could live up to your capabilities. That would make me truly proud.”
Before Fernanda could respond, Evie quickly interjected, “My cousin is doing great.”
Curiosity flickered in Curran’s eyes. “Which cousin are you talking about?”
𝖂𝖍𝖊𝖗𝖊 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖜𝖔𝖗𝖉𝖘 𝖇𝖊𝖌𝖆𝖓 → g𝖺𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀ꞏ𝖼𝗈𝗆
“Cristian, of course.”
The mention of the name caused Curran’s demeanor to shift abruptly, his face darkening. “Never speak his name in front of me! We’re having such a good time—why bring him up now?”
Evie was promptly silenced by Curran’s reprimand, too intimidated to utter another word.
Fernanda, perplexed, pondered why Curran remained so staunchly opposed to Cristian. There hadn’t been any recent incidents to justify such animosity.
Attempting to smooth things over, Fernanda ventured, “Mr. Reed, I truly believe Cristian is a decent man with a promising future ahead of him.”
Curran’s brow creased as he eyed Fernanda skeptically. “How do you know he is a decent man? Have you engaged with him recently?” His own question jogged his memory—indeed, he had seen something about Fernanda and Cristian’s business dealings in the news.
Hearing Fernanda’s defense, Evie chimed in eagerly, “Grandpa, Cristian’s really making strides with Vertex Investments. Just the other day, my parents mentioned how he’s expanded by acquiring several smaller companies, boosting Vertex’s market valuation significantly!”
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