Chapter 57

Silence fell

Nora blinked, momentarily surprised, but quickly composed herself Rising smoothly, she followed the professor without hesitation.

Linda’s nails dug into her palms, a cold weight sinking in her stomach. “She was chosen. Again.”

Arnold watched her go, an emotion flickering in his eyes that even he didn’t fully understand.

Charles, ever observant, let out a quiet chuckle. “Now this is getting interesting.”

Arnold remained silent, his expression unreadable.

But deep inside, something gnawed at him. A feeling he had long ignored.

Regret.

Everyone present was stunned.

Professor Colton was a man of prestige, known for his harsh standards and rare acknowledgments.

To be personally called out by him was no small matter. It meant something

Leo was well known he owned the renowned Starline Studio and was one of Colton’s most valued disciples.

It was understandable t

that Colton would summon him. But Nora?

Whispers spread through the audience. Some looked at her with curiosity, others with envy.

Who exactly was she?

Nora. feeling the weight of the stares but maintaining her composure, followed Professor Colton alongside Leo.

kept her head high, her steps steady. She refused to let others see any hesitation in

the

was munimalistic, lined with dark wooden shelves filled

scent of aged paper and ink lingered

of the table, his gaze sharp

alone was enough to make most people nervous.

to Leo and asked, “What have you been working on

his expression suff. Tve been focusing on expanding our latest line,

waved a hand, cutting him off. “Not enough. I expect more from you”

no room

stark of documents and placed them in front of

winced. His shoulders tensed, and he let out a quiet

There was to argument, no complaint. He knew better than to

a small amused smile tugging at

to see someone as accomplished as Len

Chapter 57

amusement, she felt something deeper–an old familiar longing

The challenge. The expectations. It was a

turned his gaze to

sound of

like I’ve seen you

Nora’s fu

her skirt,

turned sharper. Then why didn’t you

A strange, heavy feeling

before ansiering.

Colton frowned. “Why?”

simple, but they cun deep.

memories surfaced. The moment when she had received her acceptance letter. The joy. The excitement. The dream that had been within reach. And then–giving it all up,

was

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