Chapter 113

Following Kennedy’s words, unease washed over Mia like an unwelcome tide.

She shot a hesitant glance toward Timothy, silently pleading with her eyes.

Timothy responded casually saying, “It’s alright.”

A sense of relief flooded Mia as she watched Kennedy usher Timothy his seat.

Timothy sat in the front row, signifying his esteemed position.

Puzzled, Mia wondered about Timothy’s unexpected presence, considering his demanding schedule.

However, the reason would soon unfold.

As Mia ascended the stage, Timothy, the generous sponsor behind the financial grant, took the initiative to personally bestow the awards upon the worthy recipients.

Mia observed Timothy’s polished appearance and graceful demeanor.

With the award certificate in hand, he cast a patronizing glance her way, remarking, “Keep up the good work.”

Suppressing her true sentiments, Mia offered a forced smile as she took the certificate, momentarily

a rebellious urge to

ceremony concluded swiftly, and without glancing behind her, Mia exited the lecture hall.

maintaining her brisk pace, she could avoid any

keen on introducing her to Timothy, perhaps

had no interest in

reaching the study hall, her phone buzzed with a call from

not to pick up.

“I apologize for missing

while I was in the study hall.”

Riley responded. “Mr. Shaw had hoped to invite you for dinner, especially given our esteemed guest

gut feeling proved accurate. She felt relieved and

ending the call, Mia left the study hall and headed

she found Timothy casually seated on the couch, clad in relaxed attire, deeply engrossed in

his tablet.

her entrance, commenting, “You seem busier than I

and replied, “Well, you know what they say, the early

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shadow crossing his face. “That’s

boundary, Mia chose not to press further. She

could expertly handle Laura’s surgery, she wouldn’t allow such interactions to

unsettle her.

the couch, Timothy scrolled through his phone, finding Heath’s message, “We’re still

escaped him as he massaged his

her classes, an unsettling feeling crept over her. She sensed her classmates‘ gazes

online forum with a troubling headline. “Unveiling the Truth Behind the Early Award

Mia clicked on the post. Its contents were blunt–alleging she had secured the award due to

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