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.

wooden shelves

documents.

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aged paper and ink lingered in

at the head of the table, his gaze sharp and unreadable.

alone was enough to make most

he turned to Leo and asked,

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

enough. I expect more from you.” His voice was firm, leaving

for debate.

folder, he pulled out a stack

days. Finish

the papers and visibly winced. His shoulders tensed,

nodding.

was no argument, no complaint. He knew

the interaction, a small amused smile tugging at

someone as accomplished as Leo being

amusement, she felt something deeper–an old,

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

belonged to.

his gaze to

at the sound of

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?”

curled slightly against the fabric of her

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

strange, heavy feeling pressed against

answering. “I… gave

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