Chapter 86: Intense Competition

Sophia was pleasantly surprised to see a tall, dark-skinned man with amber eyes standing in front of her. "Morris?" Sophia exclaimed. Excitedly, Sophia approached the man, a bright smile lighting up her pretty face. "It's been a while, Sophia," Morris greeted, raising his hand to greet her. Smiling, Sophia reached out and hugged him. "Long time no see." It had been almost five years since Sophia last saw Morris. After they completed their collaborative painting, "Dawn's Embrace," and won the competition, she returned to her home country while he took over the family business. During their time apart, Morris seemed to have grown even stronger and more robust. Compared to him, Sophia felt like a child. Morris released Sophia from the hug and stared at her intently. "You've become even more beautiful than five years ago." Five years ago, she was already a beautiful girl, but now she had grown into a mature and glamorous woman. "Thank you," Sophia gracefully accepted the complime