Chapter 867:

Ignoring the displeased looks of the young men, Irving led Elyse away.

Feeling a bit uncomfortable, Elyse asked nervously, “Irving, who were they? Isn’t it rude to dismiss them like that?”

Irving snorted. “I’ve seen those types around. They frequent these events and target young ladies. Do you really think their compliments were sincere? They were just making advances.”

As they continued walking, Irving stopped suddenly and said seriously to Elyse, “Men can be trouble. Don’t let a few kind words cloud your judgment. They often don’t mean them.”

Elyse agreed but teased, “But Irving, you’re a man too. Aren’t you also criticizing yourself?”

Irving pointed to himself and replied with a grin, “Yes, I am, but I keep my urges in check. That’s what makes me special.”

Elyse chuckled at his comment, and they kept walking.

to a secluded booth

turned around, stood up, and warmly said to Elyse, “Congratulations on your first-place win. You’ve worked hard these past months, and it

Cody’s direct praise, Elyse blushed slightly. “Thank you, Mr. Tucker. The extra practice really helped. I couldn’t have succeeded without everyone’s

man next to Cody chuckled as he stood and offered his hand with a smile. “I’m Simon, a friend of your mentor. It’s a pleasure to meet

hand and replied shyly, “Nice to meet you. I’m Elyse, Mr.

teased, “I know. He’s

looked at Cody. Did he

having a prodigiously talented student. He predicted you’d

glared at Cody and replied, “And he was right. I

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said my student could outperform your unruly one. And now, she’s

indignant, gritted his teeth, unwilling to accept that his apprentice was lesser than

asked, puzzled, “Who is your

who his

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