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
documents.
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of the table, his gaze sharp and
to make most people nervous.
turned to Leo and asked, “What have you been working on lately?”
“I’ve been focusing on expanding our latest line, incorporating-”
hand, cutting him off. “Not enough. I expect more from you.” His voice
room for debate.
leather folder, he pulled out a stack of documents and placed them in front of Leo.
Finish this.”
winced. His shoulders tensed, and he let out a quiet
nodding.
no argument, no complaint. He knew better than to protest.
amused smile
accomplished
amusement, she felt something deeper–an old,
challenge. The expectations.
belonged to.
Colton turned his gaze to
the sound of her
his tone thoughtful. “We met at the 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 graduate program?”
against the fabric of her skirt. She nodded. “I was
tone turned sharper. “Then why didn’t you continue?”
settled for a moment. A strange, heavy feeling pressed against Sarah’s chest.
answering. “I… gave
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