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.

her steps steady. She refused to let others see any

the private meeting room, the air

with dark wooden shelves filled

faint scent of aged paper and ink lingered in the air.

the head of the table, his gaze sharp and

was enough to make

he turned to Leo and asked, “What

been focusing on expanding our latest line, incorporating-

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

leaving no

out a stark of documents and placed them in front

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

was to argument, no complaint. He

small amused smile tugging at her

almost entertaining to see someone as accomplished

Chapter 57

she felt something deeper–an old familiar

band between teacher and student. The challenge. The expectations. It was a world she once belonged to.

unexpectedly, Colton turned his

sound of

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

Nora’s fu

her skirt, She nodded. “I was

expression didn’t change, but his tone turned sharper. Then

A strange,

before ansiering. 1.. gave

Colton frowned. “Why?”

but they cun deep.

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

“I was dealing with some family

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