Chapter 104
He and Caitlin stood at the very end of the line.
Someone struck up a conversation with Victor. “You guys are here to see Professor Chatham too p>
“Yeah,” Victor replied with a nod.
The other person pressed on, “Which company are you with p>
“Apex Game Studios,” Victor answered.
The moment the man heard that, his excitement was palpable. “Apex Game Studios? The one everyone’s been talking about on Twitter lately p>
Victor smiled modestly and nodded again.
“Well, honestly, you guys don’t stand a chance. Word is, Professor Chatham’s already been scooped up by The Chandler Group. You might as well save yourselves the trouble and head out now. No point sweating it out in this heat p>
Apex had been making waves recently, but they were still no match for The Chandler Group-and everyone knew Mrs. Chandler and Professor Chatham had been classmates back in the day. With that connection, Apex’s chances were slim to none.
Victor, undeterred, simply offered a polite smile. “You never know unless you try p>
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Cynthia sent a WhatsApp message to Professor Chatham’s assistant.
Wendy, did Victor and that blonde girl arrive yet?
Wendy got along well with Cynthia, so when she saw the message, she immediately replied with a screenshot from the security cameras. They’re here. Last in line.
Get rid of them!
Cynthia wanted Victor to see that without her, he wouldn’t even get a foot in the door. She wanted him to come crawling back and apologize.
No problem, leave it to me.
As Professor Chatham’s assistant, kicking a couple of hopefuls out of the line was child’s play for Wendy.
Seeing Wendy’s reply, Cynthia’s lips curled with satisfaction.
It wouldn’t be long now.
Soon enough, Victor and Caitlin would be tossed out on their ears.
She was looking forward to Victor begging for her help.
Wendy moved quickly. Right after replying to Cynthia, she strode out to the waiting area.
Victor’s heart leapt when he saw her.
Could it be that their persistence had touched Professor Chatham? Had Wendy come to bring them inside?
“Miss Yates p>
Wendy gave a cold, dismissive snort and didn’t even spare Victor a glance. Instead, she fixed her gaze on Caitlin. “Mr. Winslow, Professor Chatham has made it clear-people like you aren’t welcome here. Please leave immediately and don’t sully our institute p>
Victor was taken aback. Just yesterday, Wendy had been all politeness and smiles. Now, she was a different person entirely.
Caitlin, however, saw through it at once. Wendy was obviously acting on someone’s orders. She stayed calm, her eyes cool and steady as she asked, “Is this your idea, Miss Yates, or is it really Professor Chatham’s p>
“Of course it’s Professor Chatham’s decision,” Wendy shot back, her tone dripping with sarcasm. “If you don’t believe me, you’re welcome to ask her yourself— assuming you’re even capable of getting close enough. If you were that impressive, you wouldn’t be stuck waiting in line, now would you p>
Today, Wendy was determined to see Caitlin and Victor gone.
“Some people think a pretty face is all they need to act superior, when in reality, they’re nothing but a joke,” Wendy sneered. “Now, please leave. If I have to call security, it’ll get embarrassing for everyone p>
Victor had started to suspect something was off. He looked at Wendy, frustration mounting. “This is deliberate, isn’t it, Wendy? You know we have no way of reaching Professor Chatham, and you’re just being difficult p>
Wendy rolled her eyes, thoroughly enjoying her power trip. “So what if it’s deliberate? Go ahead-get Professor Chatham to stand up for you. I see people
like you every day. Don’t overstay your welcome. Get lost p>
At her signal, the security guards approached, ready to escort Caitlin and Victor out.
With no other choice, the two of them left the line and stepped outside the institute.
Once they were out in the open, Victor fumed. “That Wendy is unbelievable! She’s only acting like this because she knows we can’t get in touch with Professor Chatham. What do we do now, Miss Kensington p>
The more Victor thought about it, the angrier he became. If only they could reach Professor Chatham, he’d make sure Wendy’s behavior was exposed. People like her were an embarrassment to the professor’s reputation.
Caitlin glanced at her watch, her expression unreadable. “Let’s head back to the office for now p>
All roads lead to Rome.
If this path was blocked, she’d just have to find another way.
“Alright,” Victor agreed, following Caitlin’s lead.
Just then, a car pulled up toward the institute. Inside sat none other than Irene.
A casual glance out the window, and she suddenly caught sight of a familiar figure.
Wait… was that p>
Miss Kensington!
Yes, without a doubt it was her.
Irene’s heart leapt with excitement, worried that Caitlin might slip away at any moment. She turned hurriedly to the driver. “Stop the car! Ladd, stop right here p>