The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning

Chapter 839

At Sky Studios, Clement’s phone rang, and after a brief conversation, he turned to the crowd awaiting Leonardo. “Prof. Monet’s been held up by unexpected business and will be delayed,” he announced.

Disappointment rippled through the students who had just arrived, hoping for a glimpse of the famed mentor. “We were supposed to meet him today,” they murmured.

One student’s curiosity peaked, “And Madelyn? We never see her here, Clement. Where is she?”

Another chimed in, “Especially after her award and the prize money last week. When will she grace us with her presence?”

Curiosity buzzed through the room. “Isn’t she the professor’s one and only protégé? And who’s this Madelyn Smith that’s been in the news with the professor?”

Clement, perusing his messages, replied without looking up, “Let’s stay out of the gossip mill. You’ll meet Madelyn when the time comes. For now, just focus on your art.”

He glanced up briefly, adding firmly, “And Madelyn Smith has no affiliation with Sky Studios. Now, let’s get back to work, everyone.”

watched the students return to their work before making another call. As he reached the window-lined corridor, the person on the other end answered.

Monet is back,” he said. “How long will

other side came Jane Smith’s sharp response, “You all favored Madelyn, treated me as less capable, unfit to manage the studio. Now that I’ve left, why not let her return?

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you’re aware Madelyn is the youngest and isn’t savvy with the politics here. Deep down, you know whether your actions back

you a final chance to return. Come back, and I’ll hand

“No need. I’ll show you that I’m second to none, certainly not to a rich man’s daughter who only got ahead through

that, she ended the call. Clement frowned, pondering her persistent

Leonardo Monet found his path blocked

of this?” Leonardo, a renowned artist, wasn’t used to being barred from visiting anyone, let alone his

mentee.

her way to get groceries.

my, oh my…,” Margaret exclaimed when she saw Leonardo. “Prof. Monet, is that you?” she gasped, hurrying

“Madelyn thought you might come.