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Her words stopped the departing crowd in their tracks .
“ Wait , Professor Schmidt actually invited Hannah to be a graduate advisor at Mandino University ? Seriously ? She doesn’t even have the credentials for
that ! ”
“ They’re really playing with these kids ‘ futures here . ”
Elena immediately shot back , “ My daughter – in – law is a distinguished professor at Kerano Global Health ! She’s more than qualified to be a graduate advisor ! ”
The crowd was stunned .
“ Wasn’t Hannah just a team leader ? When did she become a professor ? ”
Even Liam was stunned . He rushed to his mother’s side . “ Mom , what’s going on ? ”
Seeing how shocked Liam was , Albert looked a little puzzled . Turning to Hannah , he asked , “ Hannah , if I reveal it myself , that wouldn’t be considered breaking Kerano Global Health’s confidentiality agreement , would it ? ”
Hannah parted her lips slightly , but no words came out .
Taking her silence as consent , Albert announced to everyone , “ Everyone , Mandino University has indeed extended an invitation to Professor Colton from Kerano Global Health to serve as a graduate advisor . Miss Gibson was bound by a confidentiality agreement and couldn’t reveal her identity before , but now that she has agreed to join us . There’s no need for secrecy any longer . ”
Shock rippled through the crowd .
A guest gasped , “ Professor Colton ? The one who led the research team that developed the pro – virus inhibitor ? ”
The Pro – virus originated in Erenoland and was highly contagious , with casualties mounting in the hundreds , even thousands . Even domestically , a small outbreak had already begun .
Under Professor Colton’s leadership , Kerano Global Health developed the inhibitor and rushed it back without delay , saving countless lives both at home
and in Erenoland .
“ If Hannah was really Professor Colton , then the beauty cream allergy incident needs reevaluation . With her credentials , she’d have no reason to lie
about something like that . ”
“ Exactly ! Professor Colton is a national hero in Erenoland . If anyone dares question her credentials , the Erenolanders would tear us apart ! ”
One of the ladies absentmindedly touched her face , her eyes clouded with doubt .
The thought made her panic . ‘ Could Hannah be right ? Even though my face looks fine now , what if it just keeps coming back until it’s impossible to
cure ? ‘
She panicked inside and instinctively glanced at Aria , only to find her watching calmly , a mocking smile tugging at her lips .
Suddenly , the lady recalled that Aria used to go by the name Madelyn Colton .
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‘ Wait , could it be that Aria is actually Professor Colton ? ‘ she thought .
Owen caught the subtle shift in Aria’s expression , and in that instant , knew exactly who she was .
Shock gave way to admiration .
Versatile in both academics and combat , she could save lives as easily as she could end them .
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She was no longer that hot – tempered , volatile girl she used to be .
Hearing the discussion , Liam looked utterly stunned , wondering , ‘ Could Hannah really be Professor Colton ?
No wonder she didn’t even flinch when she realized her name was missing from the paper .
Martin swept a cool glance at Albert and asked , “ What makes you so certain she’s Professor
His aged voice held a hint of doubt .
Albert’s heart skipped a beat , his eyes widening , thinking . ‘ Did I get the wrong person ? ‘
Martin looked at Hannah with a faint smile . “ You’re Hannah Gibson , right ? ”
Hannah’s mind was a mess . She gave a stiff nod . “ Yes . ”
Colton ? Did she admit it herself ? ”
“ There seems to be a misunderstanding . The person I intended to invite is Professor Colton , ” Martin said , studying her with increased scrutiny . “ Miss Gibson , are you Professor Colton ? ”
“ I … ” Hannah stammered .
Hannah clenched her fingers until they turned white , her heart pounding as if trying to escape her chest . Reminding herself to – stick to what she’d told Albert that day , she forced herself to say , “ Professor Schmidt , I’m bound by a confidentiality agreement . I really can’t disclose anything . ”
If she weren’t Professor Colton , she could have just denied it outright .
This was an implicit admission that she was Professor Colton .
Someone in the crowd exclaimed , “ So it really is Hannah ! ”
“ Wow , she’s amazing ! ”
“ The Gibson family has struck gold ! With this status alone , they can partner with any company in Erenoland . ”
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