Chapter 9: The Symposium

Chapter 9: The Symposium

(Elena’s POV)

For a whole week, I didn’t see Marcus again, I wasn’t surprised when Director Henry Baker asked me to take Sophia to attend the Advanced Healing Arts Research Symposium, saying it was Marcus’s suggestion. I had known this was coming for a long time.

The pattern was always the same. Marcus would make decisions about Sophia’s career advancement, then

expect me to facilitate them without question.

I

On the day of the symposium, I sent a message to Sophia via my work phone, telling her to prepare. She replied with a simple “Okay.”

I exited the institute and waited for Sophia by my car. The morning air was crisp, carrying the scent of

autumn leaves

Soon, I received another message from Sophia: “Sorry, Elena, please go ahead first. Marcus will send me

later.

I glanced at the message, a cold smile appearing on my lips. Of course he would personally escort her to such an important event.

I replied with “Alright” and turned off my phone screen.

I drove to Shadowspire Tower alone, my hands gripping the steering wheel tighter than necessary. As I stepped out of my car, I happened to see Marcus’s sleek black vehicle arriving.

Sophia, dressed up and wearing delicate makeup, stepped out of the passenger seat. She looked radiant, her hair perfectly styled and her dress elegant.

Marcus followed. He was wearing a light–colored casual outfit, a departure from his usual somber

appearance.

I thought to myself that Alphas with their first love are indeed different. I wondered if he had been spending

the entire week with Sophia.

Suppressing the odd feeling in my heart, I averted my gaze and entered the building.

In the Grand Atrium, I encountered an acquaintance, Nathan Sterling. Nathan’s family was a close friend of

Professor Theodore Ashworth’s, and I had interacted with him before when I was with Professor Ashworth.

Nathan approached me with his usual carefree smile. “Elena! Are you also here for the symposium?”

I confirmed that I was. “Yes, representing the Northern Territory Central Healing Institute.”

Nathan inquired about my well–being. “How have you been? You look tired.”

“I’m doing well,” I replied, asking about Professor Ashworth in return. “How is the old professor?”

Nathan’s expression brightened. “Old Theodore misses you very much. He always asks about his star

student

At that moment, Sophia walked towards us, “Elena, why didn’t you wait for me?”

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behind Sophla.

crowded atrium.

react, Sophia looked at Nathan and then at me, smiling with a blink. “Elena, is this

boyfriend?”

at me and then looked at Nathan, his golden eyes darkening slightly. “Young Master

then responded carefully, ‘Alpha Marcus is

of something, he smiled and added, “Of course, if Healer

deepened imperceptibly. The temperature around us

the undercurrent, chimed in. “Elena and Nathan

“Nathan, let’s go upstairs first. It’s best not to disturb

was filled with a mix of

“I remember that photo…” He didn’t say anything

with me.

(Sophia’s POV)

in a sweet voice, “Marcus, let’s

the elevator door just as it was about to close. “Young Master Sterling, don’t mind

voice was cold, but his face showed

replied, “Of

beside Nathan, her head lowered and silent. After Marcus entered, he stood next to

closer to

then at Elena, clenching

without any explanation.

it was because of Elena. I had asked someone to

between her and Marcus.

suspect that Marcus was

(Elena’s POV)

slowly, the silence inside feeling strange. Then, a group of people entered the

to Nathan, to make room, but someone pulled me,

person next to

that

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created some distance between them, frowning slightly. I knew that Marcus

Chapter 9 The Symposium

the one who had pulled me, but I

I didn’t want to know and didn’t

for me.

exited the elevator. I didn’t even glance

(Sophia’s POV)

all the seats were assigned, and Elena happened to be seated next to Nathan. My seat was

symposium, it was due to his donations of medical equipment to the institute. If he wanted, he could get invitations from the big names

Elena and Nathan

eyes.

Elena and Nathan look well–matched? I

casually watched around, replying, “Elena is not good

words, I

(Elena’s POV)

heard a voice through our mate bond. I was stunned to hear the words from Marcus: “Fallen for

Sterling?”

biting my lip. Was

messaged me for such trivial matters. Would Marcus care even if I fancied another Alpha? Yet, his words

him tucking Sophia’s hair behind her ear. Sophia was smiling brightly,

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