Unexpected Romance, Contract marriage
The professor said sternly.
A pause. We exchange another tense glance but hold back from saying anything further.
“Now, I suggest we focus on how decentralization and centralization can complement each other, rather than treating them as opposing forces. Let’s move on—who else has something to add?” He continued but none of the students raised their hands, and he began teaching.
An hour later, the class was over but he asked us to meet in his office, both Leo and I.
Professor Harding is seated behind his desk, surrounded by shelves of business books and framed awards. His expression is surprisingly... pleased. It’s disarming, considering how heated our debate was.