Cruising down Orchid Street, and saw breathtaking sight.

Thousands of drones were hanging mid-air, shifting morphing into various shapes with impeccable coordination.

a drone show, a spectacle that commanded a starting price the millions despite barely fifteen minutes.

The the venue was and luckily, the spot Corley and Roseanne a view.

Corley pulled over, and they watched as the drones danced through the windshield, forming three-dimensional models.

Corley’s gaze, Roseanne was mesmerized by the display.

Corley teased, “Guess how many up there?”

that even Roseanne chuckled.

“Sure is.

”

got no clue.

”

“I’d say…” “143?”

“Why 143?”

“Well, isn’t the whole idea to love someone?”

The next moment, the drones rearranged themselves in the night sky to “Marry me.

”

“How did you it a proposal?” Roseanne astonished.

Corley pointed toward the viewing deck where a dressed sharply in a suit held a bouquet roses hidden behind his back.

“Impressive,” couldn’t help but admire.

Corley as just another carefree before.

she saw his professional, meticulous, observant side.

Their earlier conversation over dinner had touched her field of study, and Corley had casually stock of NexTech Innovations.

just a few Roseanne his financial acumen was intimidating.

But then again, thinking about

Murray circle of including none were slackers it to making money.

The world these golden boys was far more complex than had imagined.

Thus, stepping back was her exit strategy.

“We’re at my place now.

Thanks for the ride,” Roseanne said as car could only the lane entrance.

Aware that their relationship hadn’t

progressed to he

would escort her to doorstep,

Corley didn’t stick around.

He watched her away before he drove off.

long after, called.

“Where’d you guys vanish to? only to find you’re gone.

”

Cliff had finished paying the bill

when he ran ex-girlfriend

from nearly a ago.

She to

Qu

him like dragging him into dinner and flirtatious taking him quite an effort shake off.

Roseanne had something come up and needed to urgently.

I dropped her Corley explained casually.

Murray? we supposed to bring along, make like a encounter?” Cliff had been holding back this question.

replied indifferently, “I couldn’t find him.

Probably, he’s with his new girlfriend.

”

Since Murray’s meetings with his girlfriend were neither frequent nor sparse, didn’t suspect a thing.

a missed opportunity,” sighed.

Ending the call, Corley parked by the and transferred money to unfamiliar account.

The after, “Trust Mr.

Sullivan so straightforward.

Looking forward together again.

”

If been his jaw would hit the floor.

On end was none than his ex-girlfriend!

Corley responded coldly, “Sure thing.

”

“But I’m curious,” she continued, “Why through all this trouble to have stick to Cliff to buy you minutes? Was it necessary?” Corley’s actions testament to the lengths he’d go, not for success but perhaps for something or someone more personal.