Right Person, Wrong Time

The two of them ordered some dishes and began eating while chatting.

However, Natasha was the one who did the talking most of the time, whereas Nicole quietly listened to her on the side.

"The treatment at the science academy is very good. If you get in, you won't have to worry about money for the rest of your life. By the way, what do you do for a living, Nicole? Why do you want to take the science academy's entrance exam?" Natasha asked curiously.

Nicole lowered her gaze and pondered for a moment before answering slowly, "I work as a fashion designer. I used to study medicine before this, so I want to see if I'm suited for this field."

Natasha widened her eyes slightly and thought for a while before frowning. She then said tactfully, "The science academy has a great reputation in Durobrivae. Those who can get in are the cream of the crop. It's rare for someone to pass the exam on their first try, but you can do it if you work hard."

Nicole listened to her words, smiled faintly, and remained silent. She had learned from White, so these exams were a piece of cake to her. Even if Logan Yale personally came forward, he wouldn't be able to beat her.

Noticing Nicole's silence, Natasha didn't say anything more and started eating.

Meanwhile, at the science academy, Evelyn only knew that Nicole had come to Durobrivae with Colton but didn't know their exact location. As such, she was here in the science academy to look for Ryan.

He wasn't surprised to see her there. He simply raised an eyebrow before asking, "Miss Wrenn, is there something you need?"

She frowned, looking somewhat displeased. She then muttered, "Do you happen to know where Nicole and Colton are?"

"What's the matter, Miss Wrenn? Are you not able to locate them?" Ryan's eerie, bloodshot eyes were trained on Evelyn.

When Evelyn met his gaze, an unsettling feeling instantly spread from the soles of her feet, causing her to tremble.

Ryan stared at her with his white hair and bloodshot eyes. It seemed as though she was being targeted by a venomous snake.

"Don't... Don't look at me like that," she said with a gulp.

Ryan observed her timid demeanor and smirked before withdrawing his gaze. He uttered curtly, "Nicole is here at the science academy. As for Colton, I believe he should be at the medical base."

"The medical base?" Evelyn was slightly puzzled. She had heard of that place before. It was said to be an important location in Durobrivae, housing many precious types of medicine. It was not easily accessible to ordinary people.

She asked worriedly, "Will something happen to Colton if I'm not with him?"

"Yes," Ryan responded affirmatively. After thinking for a moment, he added, "The voodoo was cultivated using your blood. It will erupt if it stays away from you for a long time. Colton will die within a month."

When she heard that Colton would die, her expression froze. She had gone to great lengths just to be with Colton. She couldn't let him die!