Jarvis and I were college classmates.

He grew up in a privileged environment where everything was laid out for him; he just had to obediently follow the path.

Yet, he was stubborn by nature and chose to venture out on his own after clashing with his family.

I became his first business partner.

He provided the funds, while I contributed the effort.

I once asked him why he chose me, given there were so many others more capable than I was.

He casually spun a pen, looking intently at me.

It was a genuine smile.

He said, “I like you—”

I paused, taken aback.

“—for that unyielding spirit.”

Once upon...