Suddenly, George let out a sigh and asked, "Clarice, why isn't your husband, Phil, here?"
George was referring to Bella's father, Phillip Cole.
Although Clarice felt that Phillip wasn't particularly distinguished, he was still a departmental-level official who had also received the university's invitation. George had no idea that Clarice and Phillip had gotten divorced as this still remained their secret.
Back then, Phillip was the class monitor while Clarice was the class secretary. The two were a perfect match, a pair that seemed as if they were destined by fate. Having both achieved great success, they brought honor to Alnewgo University and their stories became celebrated in the university's history.
However, Clarice shook her head and said, "He's occupied, so he might not be able to come. I've brought everyone else who has received the invitation here. Aside from Phillip, we're still missing Alexi, who is in Federia and couldn't make it back on time."
George nodded at the mention of Alexi. He wore a proud expression on his face.
After graduation, Alexi had furthered his studies in Federia. After many struggles and hard work, he finally settled in Federia. Now, his net worth was about a billion dollars, and he was influential in Fall Street.
What gratified George even more was that Alexi never forgot where he came from, even after venturing far from home. Not only did he donate over a billion dollars to the university, but he had also contributed two billion dollars to the nation for scientific research.
Suddenly, George remembered something. He couldn't help but smile as he said, "Speaking of Alexi, he recently introduced me to an outstanding alumnus. If he hadn't coincidentally met this person in Federia, I didn't know our school had produced such a capable man. Sure enough, ambition isn't bound by age."
The surrounding alumni exchanged glances with each other and smiled. Clarice couldn't help but ask curiously, "Who are you talking about, Mr. Tripp?"
George first played coy before revealing a mysterious smile. "Have you heard of the recently booming company called Genesis Games? Perhaps it isn't well-known locally, but it has made quite a name for itself overseas.
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