Ben and Cyd's professional relationship went from strength to strength. In the years that followed, they became the force to be reckoned with in successful and profitable engagements. Even Kevin supported their teamwork as it always turned out to be a great business decision. Ben came to lean more on Cyd to help him out, especially when the work became complicated and required careful implementation.
Cyd found herself taking more vacation leave to spend time with her mother, who had grown more dependent on her daughter. Cyd spent her Christmasses with her mother and aunts and found the tradition to be warm and full of excellent homecooked meals and laughter. Every time she came back to Brunei, she would have small gifts for everyone, but for Ben, she would always bring him a desk cale
