Chapter 401

Communication?

There was pretty much zero of that happening between them.

Not that it mattered, with so many people around. He had no reason to confide in Professor Mack, anyway. They barely knew each other-just two ships passing in the night.

He put on a polite, half-hearted smile. "Whatever you say, Professor."

Professor Mack was a pretty big name in the American Al scene.

The Hawkins and Spencer families thought Stewart would show Vesta extra respect, seeing as she was Dr. Smith's PhD student.

And now, hearing Professor Mack sing Vesta's praises, Leah shot a smug look over at Charlene.

Her sister was a doctoral student of someone as legendary as Dr. Smith. And Charlene? What did she have, really?

Next to her sister, Charlene didn't amount to much.

Maureen Spencer and Laverne Hawkins seemed to be thinking the same thing.

Thorne called Vesta while Maureen and Henley Hawkins were both present. When they heard there was a dinner happening, they decided to tag along.

were just there for the

just wanted to eat at the same

family, invited

Stewart. "Mr. Ferguson, I hope you don't mind—?" Stewart glanced

just shrugged-she

Stewart didn't want to

hosting tonight. If he's okay with

way into the private dining

next to Stewart. Gaylord took the seat

between Thorne and

small talk, Professor Mack started

chimed with a new message. She glanced at it, smiled, and told Professor Mack, "Looks like the latest

Maureen, Leah, and a

had something

Mack. "My PhD advisor, Dr. Smith, was a reviewer for this issue.

He thinks it's worth everyone's

the whole table's attention, including Charlene and

Professor Mack perked up.

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