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.

Elyse to a secluded

Elyse, “Congratulations on your first-place win.

direct praise, Elyse blushed slightly. “Thank you, Mr. Tucker. The extra practice really

stubborn apprentice who only knows how to upset me,” the middle-aged man next to Cody chuckled as he stood and offered his hand with a smile. “I’m Simon, a

shook his hand and replied shyly, “Nice to meet you. I’m

“I know.

quickly looked at Cody. Did he

been boasting about having a prodigiously talented student. He predicted you’d beat my student in the next contest

replied, “And he was right. I should have

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And now, she’s won first place, while your

indignant, gritted his teeth, unwilling to accept that his

Elyse asked, puzzled, “Who is

don’t know who his student is? Haven’t you two been practicing

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