Louis expressed understanding.

Curiosity tinged the vice president’s question, “Randolph, who’s yet to arrive?”

He surveyed the room, noting that all the leaders were present.

The president regarded Millie thoughtfully and said, “You’ll know when he arrives.”

Hungry and anticipating, Millie’s stomach grumbled. The expansive campus exploration had left her famished. Yet she dared not let her gaze roam in this setting.

Then the door swung open, a waiter ushering in a figure. Millie’s eyes widened—it was none other than Marcus.

“Greetings, Mr. Thomas.”

rose, extending his

as Marcus explained, “Apologies, Mr. Hinks. Traffic

a problem. We’ve just begun serving the meal. Please take your

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the head seat, the president gestured for Marcus to occupy it. After relinquishing

University’s leaders recognized Marcus as their most substantial

from him. As the president intended to sit, he looked in

should sit beside him,

Randolph said,

attention converged on Millie. Seating on the seat of

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