Chapter 76

As stood in front of the retreat participants, Jacob’s voice filled with excitement and a hint of melancholy, he announced that their time together was drawing to a close. The fleeting moments were slipping away, leaving behind memories that would linger in their hearts. But before bidding their farewells, he seized the opportunity to acknowledge the remarkable achievement of the blue team. As his words rang through the air, applause erupted, a thunderous applause resonating with admiration and respect.

Jacob's gaze shifted, finding its mark on three figures standing beside him on the stage—Paul, Josh, and Ian. These young men, unassuming in appearance yet instrumental in the blue team's triumphant victory, deserved special recognition. The crowd directed their attention towards Adrian Marquez, John Paul Castillo, and Joshua Aron Mariano, hailing them with applause that grew louder by the second. Paul, as the leader of their team, received a well-deserved award, a ta