Chapter 71

Silence fell.

Sarah blinked, momentarily surprised, but quickly composed herself. Rising smoothly, she followed the professor without hesitation.

Linda’s nails dug into her palm, a cold weight sinking in her stomach. **She was chosen. Again.**

Arnold watched her go, an emotion flickering in his eyes that even he didn’t fully understand.

Charles, ever observant, let out a quiet chuckle. “Now this is getting interesting,”

Arnold remained silent, his expression unreadable.

But deep inside, something gnawed at him. A feeling he had long ignored.

Regret.

Everyone present was stunned.

Professor Colton was a man of prestige, known for his harsh standards and rare acknowledgments.

To be personally called out by him was no small matter. It meant something.

Leo was well known.. he owned the renowned Starline Studiio and was one of Colton’s most valued

disciples.

It was understandable that Colton would summon him. But Sarah?

Whispers spread through the audience. Some looked at her with curiosity, others with envy.

Who exactly was she?

Sarah, feeling the weight of the stares but maintaining her composure, followed Professor Colton alongside Leo.

She kept her head high, her steps steady. She refused to let others see any hesitation in her.

Inside the private meeting room, the air was heavy with authority.

was minimalistic, lined with dark wooden shelves filled with thick

documents.

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paper and ink lingered in the

at the head of the table,

was enough to

turned to Leo and asked, “What have

straightened, his expression stiff. “I’ve been focusing on expanding our latest line, incorporating-”

a hand, cutting him off. “Not enough. I

for debate.

into a leather folder, he pulled out a stack of documents and placed them in

days. Finish this.”

His shoulders tensed, and he

nodding.

no complaint. He knew better than

the interaction, a small amused smile tugging at

accomplished as Leo being

she felt something deeper–an old, familiar longing.

bond between teacher and student. The challenge. The expectations. It was a world

belonged to.

his

the sound of

I feel like I’ve seen you before that.” His eyes narrowed slightly as he studied her. “Have you ever been part of my

slightly against the fabric of her skirt. She nodded. “I was enrolled

expression didn’t change, but his tone turned sharper. “Then

settled for a moment. A strange, heavy

hesitated before answering.

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