Chapter 39

Sophia heard a girl’s voice griping from behind her, “What’s this Yolanda stuff all about? You’re acting like you don’t know me. My name is Marian Barlow, Marian, OK?”

Sophia didn’t know if she was just being oversensitive to the name “Yolanda’ and mistakenly thought it was about her, or if it was really just a coincidence. She couldn’t help but turn her head to sneak a peek at the girl, then at Don, both

strangers.

She shook her head with a chuckle, scolding herself for being too touchy, and then headed to the other side of the

exhibition area.

The seminar was about to kick off, and everyone had already snagged their seats early.

Sophia checked the time on her phone, there was still a while to go, so she walked into the multimedia classroom.

At the entrance, staff were collecting resumes and portfolios. Sophia had brought hers along, too, but hesitated for a moment when she thought of the “Yolanda incident from earlier.

The girl collecting resumes shot a puzzled look at the resume in her hand, then at her, “Hello?”

She said it with a meaningful glance at the resume and portfolio Sophia was holding.

Sophia hesitated, then handed it over. Thanks.”

The girl smiled, “No worries.”

Sophia returned the smile and took a seat in the back row of the classroom.

head or not,

earlier was now seated in the front row

with a smile and

Don on the stage. If this Yolanda was the one Brandon was searching for, were Don and Brandon old pals? Or was it just a coincidence that they both had some connection to Yolanda, but no

guesses that she couldn’t focus on the seminar and didn’t feel like sticking around. Seizing the chance

where he picked up the

multimedia classroom too; the back door was closed, so she had to take the long way around to the front. To

awkward smile as a

who had nearly been hit earlier, asked with

all. It was fascinating” Sophia replied with a smile. I just have

first, don’t

response, not lingering on small talk, and after saying goodbye, she turned

garden elements with modern materials caught his attention. He pulled out that portfolio along with the resume, and the name “Sophia’ caught his eye. Her work experience section was pretty bare with no

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raised his eyebrows in surprise, not

then turned to the girl collecting

flashy ones. around it. The resume was just a simple sheet of A4 paper, so plain it made her do a double-take at Sophia, who was a stunner with a unique presence – a rare blend of innocence

and somehow

leave you to it for a sec, call me if you need anything,” he said in a rush, taking Sophia’s portfolio with him

after her.

“Ms. Yearwood.”

Sophia reached the hall of the teaching building, she heard Don’s voice behind her,

around, puzzled, to see Don

“What’s up?” she asked.

his

it, recognized it as hers, and nodded, “Yeah, what about

I’m really into your design work. Would

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