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.

with dark wooden shelves filled with thick books and past

documents.

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paper and ink lingered

stood at the head of the table, his gaze

to make most people

preamble, he turned to Leo and asked, “What have you

“I’ve been focusing on

I expect more from you.” His voice was

for

out a stack of documents and placed them in front of

Finish this.”

at the papers and visibly winced. His shoulders tensed,

nodding.

was no argument, no complaint. He knew

the interaction, a small amused smile tugging at her

entertaining to see someone as accomplished as Leo being scolded like a

felt something

student. The challenge. The expectations. It

belonged to.

unexpectedly, Colton turned his gaze

at the sound of her name.

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

fabric of her skirt. She nodded. “I was enrolled once.”

his tone turned

settled for a moment. A strange, heavy

before answering. “I… gave up.”

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