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The moment these words were spoken, the entire private room fell silent.

Everyone turned their eyes to Erin.

Someone whispered, “Didn’t Mr. Horton just say this matter is over? Why bring it up again?”

that

Others commented. “Well, when someone’s lies are too outrageous, should they not be called out? Mr. Horton and Isla spared her feelings by not exposing her, out of consideration for past relationships, but we shouldn’t cater to her behavior.”

Jake and Isla, who had been in high spirits, both

stiffened at these words.

Jake immediately glanced at Isla.

Isla coughed and tried to shift the topic. “Today is Professor Miller’s birthday. Let’s raise our glasses and wish Professor Miller a happy birthday first!”

At her words, everyone started raising their glasses.

Keira stood among the crowd, also picking up her glass with an indifferent expression. Only Charles

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seemed indignant and displeased.

Professor Miller was ushered to the seat of honor, and he too picked up his glass upon seeing this.

“Sir, happy birthday to you. We wish you good health! Many happy returns!”

After the students congratulated him in unison, Professor Miller beamed and raised his glass. Just when everyone was about to sit down, he suddenly addressed Keira. “Keira, come here. Sit next to me!”

He pointed to the empty seat beside him. “I finally caught you. I have some questions to discuss with

you!”

These words left everyone in shock.

All eyes turned to Keira in disbelief.

Keira hesitated for a moment and then, with a hint of resignation, moved to Professor Miller’s side. “Professor, happy birthday.”

“Yes, happy! I’m happy just because you came!” Professor Miller said, “I called you so many times to come meet me at the college, and you always found excuses not to come… Today, I’ve finally caught you.

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You can’t rush off this afternoon! You must have a long

chat with me.”

Keira couldn’t help but laugh, “Professor, I’ve genuinely been busy…”

Horton and matching wits with Isla. Professor Miller’s WhatsApp messages and calls had to be

play her cards right. It seems pretty people can impress just about anyone. Professor Miller is

of the students also

discussing in

spoke up. “Professor Miller, please tell everyone that Keira is

I told them…”

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introduce her to you

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other than Dr. South, the distinguished professor in energy studies at Oceanion University! She’s your classmate, and

assistance!”

your

fell upon the entire

in disbelief

Keira.

have been deceived by her, Professor Miller was the dean authority within the college! His

came to their senses.

the students were quite direct and immediately apologized to Keira.

I’m really sorry. We truly

for our rudeness just now. It’s just that it was really beyond our

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just followed others blindly.

it to heart…”

around Keira to apologize. They all worked in new energy, so who would dare to offend Dr. South, the big shot?

to let it go and raised her wine glass.

“No worries.”

she drank half a glass, exuding an air of magnanimity that seemed to dissolve all past grievances with a

into their drinks, and with a toast to Keira, that matter was put

had been blinded by jealous just moments before but now finally realized what

that Charles was so polite

was

Erin knew that her sour and sharp attitude had been witnessed by Charles, and he would never pay

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even

to glance at her

love with him for four

started getting hopeful, but that

lowered her eyes in resentment.

status as Dr. South

focus of everyone would shift to

lip and glanced at Jake before suddenly standing up with a smile. “Professor, I have some good news to report. Jake and I

words, everyone’s attention

back to

“Congratulations!”

was fast, have you had the wedding feast? Remember to invite us when the time

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