A boy named Zane Simon was a smart student, but his mind often drifted to another passion-growing crystals in his backyard. Zane was so focused on this dream that he didn't pay much attention to his schoolwork or classmates. Since childhood, he had envisioned building his crystals and creating a business plan to sell the unique, homemade crystals he grew himself. The idea of giving his creations funny names, names that nobody had ever heard of before, brought him immense joy.
When he reached high school, Zane met his favourite science teacher, Mrs. Molly. She was the only person who truly believed in his dreams, which made Zane feel humble and even happier, knowing that someone supported his ambitious vision. Over time, he planned and built his dream, eventually becoming very successful.
Years later, Zane was astounded to realize that he had created a billion-dollar business, all because one teacher had encouraged him to follow his passion and assured him he could achieve anything if he put his heart and mind into it. As his business flourished, he encountered Mrs. Molly again and proudly shared the achievements he had made because of her belief in him.
During their conversation, Mrs. Molly asked Zane what motivated him to keep going despite the challenges he faced. He replied, "It's because you believed in me so much, Mrs. Molly. I wouldn't have accomplished any of this if it weren't for your faith in me during high school." Overwhelmed with emotion, Mrs. Molly thanked Zane for his kind words.
To this day, Zane Simon and Mrs. Molly remain close friends, supporting each other with projects and offering companionship when either of them needs someone to talk to about life. Zane is now married to his beautiful wife, Rebecca, who has also joined the crystal business. Rebecca manages shipping and handling for customers while Zane takes care of the other aspects of the company.
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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