Liam Lambert slid a folder across the desk to Troy Harper, motioning for him to open it. Troy raised an eyebrow at the secretive gesture but took the file anyway, flipping it open with curiosity.
"What's this?"
Inside were meticulously compiled records of Megan Harper's entire academic journey in the US—every test score, every evaluation, laid out in crisp detail. Troy's fingers traced each page, his lips curling into a proud smile as he absorbed the flawless grades. His little sister had excelled, and the thought warmed him.
"Megan's nearly completed her studies abroad. She'll graduate in two months."
Liam's tone was casual, but the underlying message was clear: Megan's education was complete, and the ball was now in her court—stay in the US or come home. Troy's smile faded as the wei
