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.

steps steady. She refused to let

the

lined with dark wooden shelves filled with thick books and

and

of the table, his gaze

to make most

preamble, he turned to Leo and asked, “What have you

suff. Tve been focusing on

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

leaving no room for debate.

stark of documents and placed

glanced at the papers and visibly winced. His shoulders tensed, and he let out a

argument, no complaint. He knew better

interaction, a small amused smile tugging at

someone as accomplished as Len being

Chapter 57

she felt

between teacher and student. The challenge. The expectations. It was a world she

turned his gaze

the sound of her name.

back. But I feel like I’ve seen you before that.” His eyes narrowed slightly as he studied her. “Have you ever been

Nora’s fu

fabric of her skirt, She

didn’t change, but his tone turned sharper. Then why didn’t you continue?”

A strange, heavy

hesitated before ansiering. 1.. gave up.”

Colton frowned. “Why?”

simple, but they cun

had received her acceptance letter. The joy. The excitement. The dream that had been within reach. And then–giving it all up, watching it slip away by her

quieter now. “I was dealing with some

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