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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…”

matching wits with Isla. Professor Miller’s

seems pretty people can impress just about anyone. Professor Miller is so strict with us, but he’s always

students also found it strange

discussing in private

please tell everyone that Keira is Dr. South! They didn’t believe me

told them…”

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looked at everyone with a smile. “Alright, today I’ll formally introduce her

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the distinguished professor in energy studies at Oceanion University! She’s your classmate,

assistance!”

looked at Keira. “Keira, if your classmates come to you,

fell upon the entire

disbelief as they turned to

Keira.

by her, Professor Miller was the dean authority within the college! His words couldn’ possibly be false!!

quickly came to their

quite direct and immediately apologized to Keira.

We truly didn’t

please forgive us for our rudeness just now. It’s

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I just followed others blindly. Please don’t

it to heart…”

gathered around Keira to apologize. They all worked in new energy, so who would dare

was quick to let it go and raised her wine

“No worries.”

air of magnanimity

put their apologies into their drinks, and with a toast to Keira,

been

turned out that Charles was so polite to

she was his boss.

witnessed by Charles, and he would never pay her any attention

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even

glance at

secretly in love with

but that hope

lowered her eyes in resentment.

status as Dr. South

of everyone would shift to her! And indeed,

smile. “Professor, I have some

those words, everyone’s attention

to her.

“Congratulations!”

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