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chapter 10 Dongles had known Bernard for right years. He noticed that Bernard hardly looked armen unless it was directly related to his work. In fact, glas and three other assistants had privately joked about whether Bernard might prefer men over women Fortunately, ernard had finallyshown interest in a woman! This was a relief for Douglas and the other assistants as they would no longer have to worry about their safety They had been constantly on edge, fearing that Bernard might try to take advomlage of them. In the hallway outside the Dean of Students‘ office, Andrew’s driver, Nigel Bathur, said, “Ms. Youngworth, I’m sorry, but Dean Cadden has a last–minute meeting with a important prestanden Linect you “The Dean of Students will help you with your transfer ” Hera nodded and calmly replied, “Thank you Herface showed a distant demeanor that made her seem unapproachable. Migel found himself pendering Hera’s connection with Andrew. It was curious that Andrew had consistentlympian theneed to treat her with exceptional care The two reached the Deaned Students‘ office. Robert Lekin, a man with thick square glasses and a balding head, sat at his desk to front of him stood Melanie Miller, a teacher of mixed jadi and Terra berge “Ms. Miller, this transfer student will join your class,” robert said, handing her a document Melanie was the homeroom teacher for the junior–year students in Class A Cavenridge’s high school division hal 11 classes for each grade level. After each semester, students were assigned to classes based on their cumulative exam scores, class A was served for the top 50 students. Melanie accepted the document. Herexpression soured as she glanced over the student’s educational history Corenridge International Academy was known for its commitment to teaching excellence. Admission was granted after passing an an entrance exam and recehing an acceptanc letter Why was this student from a rural area being placed in class à immediately? She hadn’t even taken the entrance exam!– Just then, a knock echoed through the office Nigel need, accompanied by Hera, who was donned in a fitted white dress “Mr. Larkin, this is the transier student assigned by Dean Ludden. She’s under your care now,” Nerisid “Hera Youngworth, welcome. Take a seat,” Robert greeted warmly. He rose from his chair with a welcoming smile as he gestured for mera to sit on the couch The previous evening. Andrew had called Robert personally and emphasized to ensure everything was arranged properly for Hea The fact that Andrew held Hera in such high regard suggested a signicant connection between them Robert couldn’t let this chance slip by. Impressing Andrew was key to his hopes for a promotion and a raise. “It’s fine,” Hera replied with a hint of disinterest. “What do I need to do next? “I’ll take care of your enrollment process shortly. But before we get into that, let me introduce you to someone. This is Melanie Miller, the homeroom teacher for the janine–year students in CSA” Then, turning to Melanie, Robert continued, “Ms. Miller, meet Hera Youngworth. She’s under your wing now. Could you please show her to the classroom? Melanie studied Hera closely. Hera possessed delicate features, a slender figure, and was elegantly dressed in a long dress. Yet, she gave off a cold, distant vibe that didn‘ with Melanie Moreover, their previous conversation had revealed Hera’s close ties to Androw, Melanie detested such laveritism, especially when it came trom students who seemed unaware of their academic strengths. Melanie was determined not to let a student like Hera undermine her stellar teaching reputation, especially since she was someone who read on connections than penuine “Welcome to Cosmidge International Academy, but don’t expect a warm welcome to junior year Class A Melmie said in plain Terrania Then, pretending she had made a mistake, the swiftly switched to Jadonish. “Oops, you probably don’t speak Ternanish, do you? What I meant was – “Ms. Miller, what do you mean by this” Robert looked awkward *Imem exactly what I said,” Melanie replied as she ward the document “How can the follow the lectures if she hasn’t even passed the basic burth level at Terrarish How well she munerexams? “Allowing her into Class A will only lower the standards for the top 50 students and hurt Coenridge’s admission ratel Melanie steed tim Meanwhile, Robert’s discomfort grew more evident. hadn’t passed any Terranish levels, and her grades didn’title’s admission criteria Yet, the point wain ther a sleme performance. It was that she was a student specifically placed by Andrew! Meleur interrogred hani sharply. “Mi Larkin, Here’s in need for further entrance exam. let her join the class appropriate for bet–dank- terrill through alternate na.cmprising only those tankest at the lowest to the war