Chapter 539

Kip looked genuinely surprised.

Oriana didn't rush him. She continued in an even, thoughtful tone, "And one more thing. I've been supporting your family and backing your studies, but that's not just because of your father. I've been watching you. You're disciplined, you've got real talent, and more importantly, you've got backbone. You remember who helped you and you don't take it for granted. Tha