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Elena let out a pained cry as her wound was jostled , coughing up another mouthful of blood .
Liam said , “ Mom , don’t talk . I’ll take you to the hospital right now . ”
Having witnessed the black – clad man strike his mother , Liam wasn’t foolish enough to vent his anger on Aría . His expression darkened as he shot the man a cold glare and ordered his secretary , “ Call the police ! ”
“ Yes . ” The secretary immediately pulled out his phone .
As the CEO’s mother , Elena’s condition drew immediate concern from the surrounding crowd , who rushed forward to check on her .
The black – clad man , realizing the woman’s identity was far from ordinary , glared venomously at Aria , clearly blaming her for the situation .
Elena wanted her son to deal with Aria , but the pain left her unable to speak . All she could do was point at Aria and let out a weak , frustrated groan .
Aria smirked , her smile sharp and unapologetic . “ Don’t worry , Mrs. Cole . I’ll happily testify that he was the one who hit you . ”
Already dazed from the beating , Elena was so enraged by Aria’s words that she fainted on the spot .
“ Mom ! ” Liam called .
“ Mrs. Cole ! ”
Liam quickly scooped his mother into his arms and rushed toward the hospital . Meanwhile , his secretary and a few managers stayed behind to handle the situation , ensuring the black – clad man couldn’t escape .
It wasn’t long before the police arrived and took the man into custody .
The five individuals immediately contacted their boss .
Their mission was to keep an eye on Patrick , and in the event of an incident , they were to remain on standby , awaiting further instructions from their
boss .
As the café quieted down , Aria cast a fleeting glance at Rhett before turning and walking away .
A middle – aged man in a suit walked into the office , holding a stack of documents .
“ Mr. Schmidt , there are only two young women named ‘ Madelyn Colton . ‘ One’s still in school , and the other’s already working . Neither of them has ever
been abroad . ”
‘ How could there be absolutely no information ? ‘ Martin frowned , puzzled .
“ Could ‘ Madelyn ‘ be an alias ? ” he wondered .
“ That’s very likely . Rumor has it that Professor Colton rarely shows up at KY . One of my former students works there . Back in university , she often traveled to Erenoland and even spent a year as an exchange student . After graduating , she stayed there to work . ”
“ She also played a major role in developing the protease inhibitors . ”
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Albert Clinton taught pharmacology and provided instruction to Hannah for six months .
They occasionally discussed academic topics / so he knew a bit about Hannah’s situation .
Martin’s eyes lit up . “ Get in touch with her right away . Even if she’s not Professor Colton , she might know who is . ”
Albert nodded . “ So , are you still planning to work as a security guard at Larkridge High School ? ”
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The professor’s office was cozy , with a lounge in the back , a comfy sofa , air conditioning , and even a TV – perfect for escaping the winter cold : M113 waved dismissively . “ No.
“ The most important task right now is to find Professor Colton . ”
Mandino University’s pharmaceutical analysis program ranked third in the country , attracting a large number of applicants , many of whom are drawn by Martin’s reputation .
Recently , rumors about Martin’s retirement have been circulating , leaving many students regretting their decision to apply to Mandino University .
Martin hoped to find a capable successor before stepping down ; otherwise , he wouldn’t feel at ease retiring .
Albert understood his concerns and nodded . “ Mr. Schmidt , there’s still time . You’ll definitely find the right person . ”
“ Mm , ” Martin replied .
Albert left the office and quickly sent Hannah a message on WhatsApp .
Hannah soon replied : [ Professor Clinton , I’m at Mandino University too . ]
[ Ms. Lowell is on maternity leave , so I’ve been covering her classes for the past three months . Just finished a lecture . ]
[ Wait for me . ] Albert typed back , then rushed out in a hurry .
Hannah was waiting for him at the entrance of the teaching building . “ Professor , ” she greeted with a polite smile .
Catching his breath , Albert teased , “ We’re colleagues now , you don’t have to call me ‘ Professor ‘ anymore ! ”
Hannah smiled faintly . “ You’ll always be my teacher to me . ”
As they walked , Albert casually steered the conversation toward Madelyn , showering her with praise at every opportunity .
He was so caught up in the conversation that he completely missed the awkward expression creeping onto Hannah’s face .
Sensing the timing was just right , Albert leaned in slightly and teased , “ You know , Professor Colton is always so mysterious . Hannah , you’re not secretly Professor Colton , are you ? ”