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Regret Novel 256

Chapter 256

Chapter 256

Professor Aldridge stood right beside Old Mr. Carstairs, and hearing the exchange, he glanced at Charlotte-yes, she was indeed the same young woman he’d seen before.

He acknowledged that, during his last meeting with Evander in London, Charlotte had been by Evander’s side. As these words were spoken, everyone except Old Mr. Carstairs began whispering among themselves.

Nepotism wasn’t unheard of, but it was usually reserved for circles of power. In academia, merit mattered far more than connections; background and

relationships might help widen one’s network, but they couldn’t substitute for genuine talent.

Especially for people like Old Mr. Carstairs and Professor Aldridge-they had no use for empty titles or unqualified protégés.

Just as most assumed Charlotte would be dismissed, Old Mr. Carstairs absentmindedly turned the prayer beads around his wrist, then spoke to Professor Aldridge. “Didn’t you say you wanted to meet my protégé?”

Professor Aldridge nodded. “That’s right.”

Old Mr. Carstairs beckoned Charlotte to his side and placed a hand gently on her shoulder. “This is my student-Charlotte.”

A wave of shock rippled through the crowd.

Tricia’s face drained of color, turning from pale green to an ashen white. She looked utterly stricken.

Charlotte? Old Mr. Carstairs’s student?

Impossible.

Professor Aldridge was taken aback. “My word, she’s really your protégé?”

“Without a doubt,” Old Mr. Carstairs replied, a note of pride warming his usually reserved tone. “I chose her myself-she’s the most gifted young surgeon I’ve ever

come across.”

that moment, both Professor Aldridge and Old Mr. Carstairs had eyes

she’d received earlier, Tricia bit

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you’re Professor Carstairs’s student, why didn’t you say so

or not I’m Professor Carstairs’s student hardly needs Miss Winthrop’s approval, does it?” Charlotte

murmured

was Professor Carstairs’s student, that’s why there was a conflict. Charlotte could at least show some

Carstairs backing her, what’s

Winthrop didn’t even apologize! And besides, not knowing someone’s credentials doesn’t give

tears threatening. “Professor Aldridge, I’ve let you

unaware of the deeper grudge between Tricia and Charlotte, tried to smooth things over with Old Mr.

scoffed, her face cold. “You want me to shake hands and make peace with a woman who broke up my marriage and destroyed my family? I’d sooner shovel muck with my bare

her arm through Old Mr. Carstairs’s. “I’m sorry,

true, but her refusal to play along

Mr. Carstairs patted her hand reassuringly. “If you don’t want to, no one can force you.” He turned

the hint and made no

accompanied Old Mr. Carstairs into

by

“What do you mean?”

the founder of the nanotherapy project. We’re

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already in jeopardy because of you. The fact that you’re still on the team is

trouble.”

the assistant

sounds of laughter and celebration drifted from the hall. Her eyes reddened