Paul glanced at the clock on the wall and belatedly realized how inappropriate the hour was. His ears turned red almost instantly, but he maintained a serious expression. "Not tonight, then. Let's… go tomorrow night instead. How about that?""Sure," Miranda agreed with a nod."Are you heading to th
Madison stared blankly at her laptop. "How could this happen?"Sebastian also searched the list several times, his brows furrowing slightly. "Don't panic. Check the first, second, and third prize lists as well.""Alright."Ten minutes later, Madison looked even more bewildered. "I've gone through th
The staff's face froze momentarily. She instinctively glanced at her computer screen. Even though it was already minimized and hidden, how…A colleague couldn't hold back. "Why did you even provoke her? Her logic, reasoning, and speaking skills are top-tier."She asked, "That student is so sharp-ton
"It's still the same. No one is answering," said Sebastian."Unbelievable! The faculty's dodging responsibility, and now the organizers are playing dead. Don't tell me there's nothing fishy going on here!" Madison huffed.Miranda paused for a moment, an idea forming in her mind. "For competitions of
Miranda blinked in confusion.Paul chuckled. "Does it sound a little far-fetched? Just wait until you meet him. You'll see for yourself."Ten minutes later, a tall figure appeared before them. "Hey, Paul!"Miranda looked up, and even though she thought she was prepared, her eyes widened in shock.Th
"Speaking of this year's competition," Owen began, his tone a mix of exasperation and resignation, "I don't know if it's the students nowadays or just the overall academic atmosphere becoming so impatient and shallow. "About 50% of the submitted projects were just flashy and superficial, 40% were c
Theodore sobbed like a child. He had always known he didn't belong in Yasmine's little clique. Their exclusion of him wasn't subtle—it was blatant and deliberate.At one point, Theodore had clumsily tried to fit in. After all, humans were social creatures. In such an environment, anyone who could jo
Theodore mumbled hesitantly, "I didn't receive anything…"Joli gritted his teeth. "Stay here in the dorm. Don't go anywhere. I'll handle this."With that, he turned and left the dorm, heading straight to Sophie's office. He raised his hand, ready to knock, but paused when he overheard voices from in
"Mrs. Jefferson, you're too kind," Mindy said.Susan had a pretty good impression of Mindy. It wasn't just because of the dress back then, but also because of Mindy's family background. She came from a truly prestigious and prominent lineage as a lady of the Garrison family. However, she met with m
"Felix? Susan?" Miranda exclaimed. She was momentarily stunned to see them standing at the front door with a suitcase. Her eyes widened in surprise. Paul turned to her and said helplessly, "Miranda… my parents are here."She quickly regained her composure and stepped forward with a smile. "Felix, S
Under Susan's gaze, Jenny felt a chill run down her spine. "You… Why are you acting so weird? Are you mute? You don't look like it from how you're dressed."She shot Susan a glare and muttered, "Crazy woman," before heading back into her apartment building. Susan stayed rooted to the spot. Her face
They made it back from the school to Harold's place just in time for dinner. After dinner, Lionel and his family said their goodbyes. Upon seeing this, Leonard's family made their exit right after. Jenny walked them to the door before collapsing onto the couch, clutching her lower back. "What a ti
Paul's genes ensured both good looks and a decent figure. On top of that, judging by how generous he was with his gifts, he clearly wasn't just an ordinary college professor. He probably came from an affluent family. Elite families like his often went back several generations, which meant his rela
Since it was the end of the year, the students were all on holiday. The vast school grounds felt a little deserted. Dallas Urban, the school's security guard, noticed Lionel coming from a distance. He stepped out of the guard booth and greeted him cheerfully, "Mr. Sutton!" Then his gaze landed on
"There's still a pile of pots and pans in the kitchen waiting to be cleaned," Jenny complained."I'm just like a maid that's born to toil endlessly, unlike you who can enjoy such an easy life. "You should really learn from Lionel. He cooks every time they host a gathering. You two are brothers, but
"I'm cooking something," Paul said. "Why are you cooking this late at night?" Susan asked. "I wanted a midnight snack."Susan knew her son didn't normally eat late. Clearly, he was cooking for someone else. The thought worsened her mood. "When are you planning to come back to Elgerson?" she asked
Suddenly, Miranda stopped walking. She turned to face Paul and said seriously, "Thank you, Paul, for coming to Lumberville to spend Christmas with me. And… thank you for being in my life."Paul was slightly taken aback. Then, he gently squeezed her hand. "You dummy. I should be the one thanking you.