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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…”

Mrs. Horton and matching wits with Isla. Professor Miller’s

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

also found it strange and

discussing in private

comments, Charle spoke up. “Professor Miller, please tell everyone that Keira is Dr. South! They didn’t

I told them…”

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I’ll formally introduce her to you all. Here’s my colleague seated beside me. Your fellow

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Dr. South, the distinguished professor in energy studies at Oceanion University! She’s your classmate, and in the future, if you have technical questions, you can ask

assistance!”

at Keira. “Keira, if your classmates come

upon the entire room.

in disbelief

Keira.

been deceived by her, Professor Miller was the dean authority within the

quickly came to

students were quite direct and immediately apologized

sorry. We

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

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others

it to heart…”

to apologize. They all worked in new energy, so who would dare to offend Dr.

let it go

“No worries.”

half a glass, exuding an air of magnanimity that seemed to dissolve

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

in disbelief. She had been blinded by jealous just moments

was so

she was his boss.

and he would never pay her any attention again.

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even

to glance at her

in love with him for four

but

lowered her eyes in resentment.

status as Dr. South

everyone would shift to her! And indeed, it

up with a smile.

those words, everyone’s attention did

back to her.

“Congratulations!”

feast? Remember to invite us when the time comes.

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