Aurora was beside herself in excitement, "Thank you, Master Wade! I will do my best to win gold, or I don't deserve your care and help!"

Charlie smiled and nodded slightly.

He admired Aurora's attitude, having the pride of an heiress but not getting conceited over it.

She carried confidence when she should, and knew when to humble herself instead of arguing or remaining conflicted.

In the fickleness of modern society, she was a rare breed.

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Charlie watched the awards ceremony before texti