I set down my pen and handed the signed contract to Dave. His fingers lingered over my signature before he suddenly smiled.

"From now on, I’m completely tied to you."

His words struck me as a bit odd. He returned the contract, and I admired his elegant signature—his writing truly reflected his refined demeanor.

After the success of the launch event, a flood of investors approached us, eager to invest in Dawn Technologies. I turned them all down. With Dave's backing, I no longer needed their offers.

So, I discussed with the company's senior members and decided to allocate shares exclusively to Dave. Without his investment, there would be no...