Chapter 35

Nancy, always quick to back Beatrice in public, nodded vigorously. “Exactly! You’re such a softie–after how she treats you, you still worry

about her?”

The others, clueless about the truth, agreed Beatrice was too kind, ushering her along. “Come on, let’s go before all the materials get

swiped.”

Beatrice maintained her worried expression but conceded. She pushed her lingering doubt aside for now and followed the group towards the

office.

‘Maybe I really did imagine it? How could Briar get into Shoneport without Dad’s pull?‘ she mused on the way.

With Marvin handling it personally, Briar’s transfer procedures went smoothly. In less than half an hour, all her enrollment information was recorded.

Shoneport U student ID, Marvin beamed. “Come on, I’ll take you to meet your advisor. I’ve told

how Ashton convinced Marvin to accept an unknown

hearing Marvin, she was curious. ‘Did Ashton just throw

mused.

assigned advisor was the renowned Professor Joshua Swift, now in

seventies.

national treasure–level figure rehired by Shoneport after retirement. At his age, Joshua rarely taught lectures,

the lab. At the closed door, he buzzed the intercom and boomed, “Josh, come

bet Mr. Goodwin is the only one at Shoneport

with white hair but eyes sparkling with vitality stepped out–clearly someone who

he instinctively pushed

Briar

composed, respectful smile. “Mr. Swift, nice to meet you. I’m Briar,

was positive. He pointed to a half–open door behind him. “Briar,

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