Chapter 670

“Letty, it’s just an exchange competition. Don’t let it get to you.”
Carmelita saw how down Letty was and rushed over, wrapping a jacket around her shoulders. “Next month, when you go to Solenia for the International Medical Alliance selection and get your spot, Charlotte won’t even be fit to tie your shoes.”
She was right. The International Medical Alliance was no joke. If you didn’t have real skills, you couldn’t even get through the door. Once Letty made it into the international division, she might even get to meet the legendary Asclepius. As for Charlotte? She’d probably never even qualify, not in this lifetime.
Thinking about that made Letty feel a lot better. She wasn’t about to waste her energy on people who couldn’t see past their own noses.
***
The competition had just wrapped up, and Charlotte, along with Kingswood University, shot straight to the top of the trending list.
#Charlotte TakesFirst
Cabinda University Medical Competition
#RecordBreakingWin
#CharlottelsGorgeous
#Charlotte’sFigure
#CharlotteSlays
Every single trending topic was all about Charlotte.
She scrolled through them without much interest and opened up her social media.
She already had several unread messages.
Two minutes ago, Anthony had texted: [Lottie, are you finished?]
She replied: [Yeah.]
Then Dr. David had sent a few messages.
[Lottie, you went way too hard. They’re probably traumatized.]
[You didn’t just dissect mice, you dissected their pride.]
Honestly, even the professors couldn’t say much in front of Lottie.
Charlotte couldn’t help but smirk. She replied: [Hey, they practically handed me their pride on a silver platter.]
Not her fault, really. With a tiny smile, she tossed her phone into her bag, slung her backpack over one shoulder, and glanced at her classmates, who were still celebrating nearby.
“Glenn, I’m heading out.”
“Oh, alright.”
Glenn had been staring at Charlotte, totally spaced out, but snapped back to reality and nodded quickly.
Charlotte didn’t say anything else. She just hung her bag lazily over her shoulder and strolled out. Glenn frowned as he watched her leave He was sure she looked familiar,
but
for the life of him couldn’t remember where he’d seen her before. Was he just imagining things?
***
Outside Cabinda University, a sleek black Bugatti Veyron was parked at the curb. Next to it stood a tall guy, cigarette between his fingers, phone in his hand, talking with a quiet smile on his lips.
“Yeah, I’ll sort out a gift on my end.”
The moment he spotted Charlotte, Anthony put out his cigarette without thinking and walked over. He took her hand and pulled her into his arms, pressing his forehead to hers while he finished his call.
“I want to make things official too, but He looked down at Charlotte, his smile helpless and warm. “That depends on Lottie, doesn’t it?”
Charlotte blinked. “Hmm?”
“She’s been busy. I’ll bring her home when she’s got some free time.”
He hung up, then gently brushed her cheek. His voice dropped lower. “Let’s get in the car.”
Charlotte nodded and slid into the passenger seat. As she settled in she remembered what he’d said about a gift and couldn’t help but ask, “Did Grandpa send you an invite to his birthday banquet?”
“He did.”
Anthony got in beside her and rested his chin lightly on her shoulder, a small grin on
his lips. “What’s wrong? Don’t want me there?”
“It’s not that.” His deep, rough voice
sent a shiver down her spine. She looked back at him, smiling with her eyes Do you really think
announcing our relationship at
something like that is a good idea?”
Announcing it?
Anthony paused, surprise flickering across his face. Was Charlotte finally ready to
make things official?