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.

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

private meeting room, the air was heavy

munimalistic, lined with dark wooden shelves filled with thick books and

aged paper and ink

head of the

enough to make most

asked, “What have you been working on

his expression suff. Tve been focusing on

him off. “Not enough. I expect more from you” His

no room for

a leather folder, he pulled out a stark of documents and placed them

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

sir.” There was to argument, no complaint. He knew

small amused smile tugging at her

entertaining to see someone as accomplished

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beyond the amusement, she felt something deeper–an old

student. The challenge. The expectations.

Colton turned his

sound

We met at the reception a while back. But I feel like I’ve seen you before that.” His eyes

Nora’s fu

the fabric of her skirt, She nodded. “I was

tone turned sharper. Then why

moment. A strange, heavy feeling pressed

hesitated before ansiering.

Colton frowned. “Why?”

were simple, but they cun

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, watching it slip

was dealing with

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