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.

refused to

the air

with dark wooden shelves

faint scent of aged paper and

the table, his gaze sharp and

to

asked, “What have you been working on

focusing on expanding our latest line,

hand, cutting him off. “Not enough. I

no room for

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

tensed, and he let out a quiet sigh before nodding

There was to argument, no complaint.

a small amused smile tugging at

almost entertaining to see someone as accomplished

Chapter 57

she felt something deeper–an

The challenge. The expectations. It was a world she

turned his

sound of

stated, his tone thoughtful. We met at the reception a while back. But I feel like I’ve seen you before that.” His eyes narrowed slightly as he studied her. “Have you ever been part

Nora’s fu

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

didn’t change, but his tone turned sharper.

settled for a moment. A strange, heavy feeling pressed against Nora’s chest.

hesitated before ansiering. 1..

Colton frowned. “Why?”

words were simple, but they cun

had received her acceptance letter. The joy. The excitement. The

was dealing with some family matters“.

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