Chapter 21

"This is Mr. Sebastian Carter, the primary shareholder of Ashwick University."

Another round of thunderous applause erupted from the audience.

A young man in a sharp suit elegantly walked onto the stage, nodding slightly to everyone before finally arriving at Rosalie's side.

Rosalie was somewhat shocked when she saw who it was. Wasn't he the gentleman she had shared a table with at the restaurant a few days ago?

-When Sebastian saw her, he also seemed slightly surprised but didn't show it. He accepted the degree certificate from the dean's hands.

Rosalie stepped forward to receive her degree certificate. She bowed. slightly, keeping her head lowered. The tassel on the right side of her mortarboard hung down. As per tradition, Sebastian gently moved the tassel from the right to the left. With that, the ceremony was complete.

Looking up, Rosalie was about to express her gratitude when she suddenly felt a wave of dizziness that caused her to stagger.

Sebastian immediately reached out to support her, pulling her into his arms in a rather intimate position.

"What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

Rosalie felt her vision blur, almost unable to see the people in the audience who were whispering among themselves, unsure of what was happening onstage.

away, a sharp gaze locked onto the stage, dark and

few seconds, Rosalie quickly broke free

embrace.

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didn't eat breakfast this morning,

you're not feeling well, rest for a while," the dean

stood straight, bowing to the crowd before walking off the stage

unable to see the stairs

As she was

contemplating her next move, the dean said,

Sebastian rushing

step

"Ahhh!"

abdomen. But instead of feeling the pain of falling onto the hard, cold floor, she felt herself falling

groan of pain, Rosalie returned to her senses to find herself pressed against Sebastian's body. She hurriedly tried to get off him, but her legs were weak and

move.

you okay?" Sebastian asked, still concerned about her despite

at the scene, with

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