Aidan's POV

Saying I am happy sounds like an understatement. I am over the moon and I feel fulfilled.

Even though I know my father will think I won because of him and Julian, I am going to prove them wrong. Their help didn't take me anywhere.

Justine prevailed. I won and Damien lost.

After presenting my speech and appreciation to the people who stood by me, I was given another standing ovation. I didn't mention my father and I did that on purpose. I only mentioned the one absent person but I was sure she was watching my success from home.

My mother! She stood by me, she sacrificed...