Chapter 951

Chapter 950:
Quentin, ever composed, never let his true feelings show. Even toward those he disliked, he wore the same calm and gentle mask. Murray was no exception. Quentin smiled, nodded, and answered smoothly, “Professor Sampson, a pleasure.”
Elliana, however, was nothing like Quentin. She had no patience for false politeness—least of all with someone as slimy as Murray.
As Elliana had once sneered at Murray, now, faced with “Lilah,” he poured on sickening flattery. She didn’t waste her time hating him. To her, he was like a cockroach crawling across the pavement—not even worth the effort of crushing, lest it dirty her shoe. So, she ignored him.
Her silence stung worse than words. In public, it stripped Murray of what little dignity he had left. He was, after all, a professor at Ublento Medical University. No matter Lilah’s background, she was still a student, and students were expected to show respect. Yet, she dismissed him outright.
Fury churned in Murray’s chest, though he masked it with a brittle smile. Turning to the far more cordial Quentin, he tried again. “Mr. Hudson, I never knew you had such a passion for medicine. It’s wonderful you’ll be joining the Enlightenment Institute. I’ll be transferred here myself after this exam. It would be an honor to work alongside you.”
Quentin gave another polished smile. “Congratulations, Professor Sampson. The honor is mine.”
After a few more pleasantries, both men glanced at Elliana, who had already finished her forms and handed them in.
Undeterred by her cold shoulder, Murray continued to fawn. “Ms. Briggs, you may head home now and wait for the exam schedule next week. Best of luck—I’m looking forward to seeing you at the Enlightenment Institute.”
Only then did Elliana look up, her eyes cold. The thought of meeting this repulsive man again at the Enlightenment Institute filled her with distaste. Just then, Trinity approached, greeting Murray brightly. “Professor Sampson.”
Murray leapt at the chance for introductions. “Mr. Hudson, Ms. Briggs, meet my most promising student, Trinity Craig. She’s signed up as well—sure to enter the Enlightenment Institute! Soon, we’ll all be colleagues, shaping the future of medicine! Ha-ha…”
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Elliana found his booming laugh unbearable.
Trinity smiled sweetly. “Lilah and I are classmates—we’ve known each other for some time. And though Mr. Hudson has been abroad, we actually met as children. So, in a way, we’re all connected.”
“Oh? What a happy coincidence! Ha-ha…” Murray seized on the small talk. Watching the nauseating teacher-student duo, it took all of Elliana’s self-control not to snap.
Elliana was about to leave when gasps suddenly rippled through the crowd behind her, drawing everyone’s attention.
“Oh my god, that’s Cole! He’s here at Ublento Medical University!”
“Wow! He looks incredible!”
Elliana had never been one for drama, so when chaos erupted behind her, she naturally tuned it out. Whatever was causing the disturbance didn’t interest her. She pivoted to leave.
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