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Deangelo’s expression softened a little . “ Well , I’ve got work to do , so I won’t keep you . Let’s grab a meal together next time ?
Glona said awkwardly , “ Okay . ”
Lennox could barely keep his composure as he followed Gloria out .
He reassured himself that since Gloria and Deangelo were so close , Deangelo would surely accept him eventually . He was just being cautious about agreeing right now .
At that moment , Patrick and Derek walked in .
The two groups nearly ran into each other .
Seeing Derek , Gloria was stunned . “ Derek ? What are you doing here ? ”
“ Mom . ”
Derek had already prepared himself for this , so he wasn’t surprised to see them . He snorted , “ You can be here , why can’t I ? ”
“ Watch your mouth . ”
Patrick turned to Deangelo . “ Professor , this is one of my employees , Derek . He switched majors for grad school and applied to Mandino University’s computer science program . He’s already been conditionally admitted . ”
“ What ? ”
Two shocked voices rang out at the same time . One was from Gloria , the other from Lennox .
Gloria stared at him . “ Derek , you switched to computer science ? Why didn’t you tell us ? ”
If she’d known her son was applying for computer science , she definitely would have brought him to meet Deangelo instead of Lennox .
“ Would it have made any difference ? You’d just say I was trying to compete with Lennox , ” Derek replied , his tone flat and cold ,
His family had never believed he could get in , let alone switch fields for grad school .
In their eyes , Lennox would always outshine him .
Gloria opened her mouth , but her throat tightened and she couldn’t get a word out .
Lennox was also stunned . He never expected Derek would get into grad school , and in the same field as him .
He forced a smile . “ Congrats , Derek . You really kept this from us . Otherwise , maybe we could’ve applied to Kanit University together .”
Deangelo took it all in , his gaze sweeping over Gloria’s slightly remorseful and guilty expression , and he was filled with mixed emotions .
He found it hard to believe that Gloria didn’t even know her own son had switched to computer science for graduate school , yet she paid so much attention to her nephew , personally bringing him here to meet him .
Honestly , he was at a loss for words .
Deangelo managed a smile . “ Switching majors and still getting into Mandino University ? That’s impressive , young man . Kanit University’s admission score isn’t much higher . Why didn’t you apply there ? ”
Facing Deangelo , Derek’s eyes showed even more respect . “ I’m happy staying at my alma mater , especially since
my sister’s here . ”
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Deangelo was surprised . “ Your sister ? ”
Isn’t Gloria’s eldest daughter an actress ? he thought .
Patrick explained . “ Professor , his sister is Aria Saxon , the girl who saved me .
Aria saved Patrick ? ‘ Derek was puzzled and curious .
His mind was full of questions .
Deangelo remembered how Patrick had been tricked into joining a scam organization . Sending money was useless , and he was so worried about it that he nearly pulled all his hair out ,
Fortunately , Patrick had come back safe , and the money w
recovered .
He’d always been deeply grateful to the girl who saved Patrick , but since she lived far away in Mandino City , he’d never had the chance to thank her in
person .
Deangelo sighed , “ If only she were here too . ”
Patrick smiled . “ She actually is . She and a friend are on their way to Kanit would you … ”
“ Count me in ! ” Before Patrick could finish , Deangelo was already
Now , it was Gloria and Lennox’s turn to feel awkward .
University . We’re going to eat at that old restaurant in the backstreet . Professor ,
on his feet . “ Let’s go . We mustn’t keep her waiting ! ”
Not ready to give up , Lennox shamelessly chimed in , “ Oh , Aria’s here too ? Derek , Aunt Gloria and I haven’t eaten yet . How about we join you ? ”
Gloria was utterly conflicted . For years , she and her husband had always thought their son could never compare to Lennox , but reality had just dealt them a stinging slap .
Right under their noses , Derek had become so capable , and they’d been completely blind
She and her husband had noticed Lennox targeting Derek , but chose not to intervene .
On one hand , Derek’s grandmother’s favoritism toward Derek only fueled Lennox’s jealousy and
to
it
resentment .
On the other , they thought Derek was too artless , hoping this would help him develop resilience and strategic thinking .
Lennox had been promoted solely because he was family . Anyone else from the Fletchers would have received the same treatment .
But the situation now was completely different from what she had expected .
“ Tables there only seat six , ” Patrick said flatly . “ No room for more . ”
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