Ethan's POV
After my classes ended, I headed straight to the art school. The familiar scent of paint and the sight of students engrossed in their work always managed to lift my spirits.
Satisfied that everything was running smoothly, I decided to take a break and grabbed a coffee at a nearby café.
I settled into my favorite corner spot by the window, letting the evening sun warm my face as I sipped my americano. The bitter notes hit just right after a long day.
I pulled out my phone and scrolled through my investment portfolio. A few red arrows made me wince - my tech picks hadn't performed as expected.
But overall, my research had paid off. The renewable energy stocks I'd carefully selected were up 12% this month. It was not bad for someone who used to think dividends were some kind
