The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate

Chapter 620

"Who's the hottie?" the girl with short hair asked, puzzled, as she excitedly clung to an arm, looking around cluelessly, "Where at?"

"Over there, over there, the guy in the suit... walking with the principal," the long- haired girl who first spotted Brandon exclaimed, pointing at the slowly retreating figure of Brandon. She was thrilled and excited, but didn't dare to speak too loudly, afraid of being overheard.

Brandon's aloof aura was intimidating enough to keep her from acting rashly.

The others were taken aback by her over-the-top reaction, each of them involuntarily following the direction of her finger to take a gander.

"Whoa, you're right," the short-haired girl couldn't help but whisper excitedly, "Holy smokes, look at that face, that body, that vibe, it's just too much. Who is he? Why is he walking with the principal? He couldn't be an alumnus, could he? From which year..."

Curiosity was bubbling up like popcorn popping.

Zack, the guy in the group, also couldn't help but look up in Brandon's direction, snorting dismissively, "Pssh, he's just a dude, what's the big deal? Look at you all gawking."

While speaking, he couldn't help but steal a glance at the girl they called "Tina."

Tina was also curiously eyeing Brandon, her eyes filled with admiration and the dazzle of spotting a handsome guy, her attention clearly not on Zack.

Sophia, who was initially focused on finding the right angle to snap a photo of them, didn't expect everyone to turn their heads as if they'd seen the eighth wonder of the world. She too followed their gaze and immediately spotted Brandon walking through the crowded area with President Poe and others.

Sophia paused for a moment with her phone mid-air.

She recognized him.

She had seen him from a distance at the school a couple of days ago when she came looking for inspiration, surrounded by school officials like the star he was.

Just like that day, he was the brightest presence in the crowd, still exuding that unapproachable and aloof aura.

Boys and girls chatting and taking pictures along the way couldn't help but point out the hunk to each other.

After all, good looks are always a scarce commodity, especially when it comes to a well-proportioned, stand-offish elite man.

Zack, clearly not pleased with his friends ogling a stranger, teased them to snap out of it, "Alright, alright, get a grip. He's just a decent-looking guy. Come on, let's get this photo done. The ceremony's about to start."

While saying this, he patted their shoulders to bring their attention back and then looked at Sophia with an apologetic smile, "Sorry about that, can you please take our picture now?"

Sophia nodded slightly, refocused, and crouched down a bit to take a few snaps for them before handing the phone back to the girl.

"Thanks, sis," the girl eagerly checked the photos they'd just taken, clearly pleased, and couldn't help but express her gratitude again, "These look great, thanks a bunch!"

"No problem," Sophia replied politely and turned to leave.

As Brandon, who was casually listening to President Poe describe the school, hesitated mid-step and subconsciously looked back at the crowd.

"What's up?" the faculty advisor standing next to Brandon asked, confused, but only saw Brandon frown slightly, his eyes scanning the sea of faces before a faint self-mocking smile flickered across his lips.

prompted President Poe and the faculty advisor to exchange glances

replied coolly, turning left

her way in the opposite direction through the

around eleven and hadn't eaten yet;

Evert was also weaving through the

had just received news that Sophia was

seen by Brandon, nor did he want her to see

to stop Brandon, he had missed his

left the school, she

the school wall, but that stretch had no cameras, making it a challenge for

was West district secondary school. But that was all they knew -

in a vast crowd isn't easy, but

Sophia was an alumna of West district secondary, but judging by her reaction that day, she seemed not to recognize him. If she had

Ivan couldn't help but frown

calling for homeroom teachers

class flags, signaling their students to

once chaotic and crowded playground and pathways suddenly became orderly and

their homeroom teachers back to their

began to

around also moved to an open area

search area instantly

scanned the onlookers several times,

to the guest area, but still, Sophia was nowhere to be found among

among the standing onlookers. Brandon, arranged by President Poe

was placed in

a woman's body in the sea,

in Sophia's name, so he

on.

was the only thing

celebration was already in full swing, and President Poe took

body facing the stage, but his gaze had long since drifted past it, landing on the

the Sophia he reunited with at alumni gatherings years later, Sophia after marriage, and the Sophia he saw post-divorce-all these versions of her collided in his mind, finally morphing into the cold body covered with a white sheet in the morgue. Brandon's nose tingled, his hand covered it as he subtly turned his head away, and

quick to sense the change

head slightly, "I'm

to

suggested warmly, glancing at

the stage and

praising the school's notable alumni for their support, President Poe proudly introduced Brandon and his generous donation to the science museum project, inviting him

of hearty applause broke out from the audience, especially when Brandon made his way to the stage. His striking good looks and charm amped up the applause, making it even

when he saw Brandon take the stage, he paused,