She was still worried about how she was going to explain why she was at that restaurant the day before.
After all, given her financial situation, it was impossible for her to afford such a high-end restaurant. Besides, she did not want to make her relationship with Tobias public.
"That's right, I am a waitress there. Is there anything wrong with that?" Natalie went along with Kimberly.
Kimberly's eyes were full of contempt. She said, "I knew you could never afford such a high- end restaurant! Sure enough, you only went there to work! Natalie..."
She suddenly stopped talking when she saw the teacher, Mr. Vance walk past.
She glared at Natalie and returned to her seat.
The other students also saw Mr. Vance approach the classroom and they all sat back in their own seats.
Yvonne nudged Natalie with her elbow and said in a low voice, "Natalie, did you really go to work in that restaurant last night? You're fast. I only told you yesterday about the high-altitude restaurant and you were already working there in the evening. You're as fast as a rabbit."
Natalie could only smile awkwardly.
Although she had always been unwilling to talk about her relationship with Tobias with anyone, Yvonne was not just anyone. She did not want to keep it a secret from her.
But every time Natalie secretly revealed a little to Yvonne, she thought that Natalie was too obscene.
She was thinking about how she could say it to make Yvonne believe her.
Or perhaps, she could bring Tobias to meet Yvonne.
Natalie thought that Yvonne would faint on the spot if that happened.
Just as Natalie was lost in her thoughts, Mr. Vance came in.
He brought news for the whole classroom.
There was going to be an economic class after this, and the school had specially invited an expert from the field to give a lecture.
Mr. Vance was really excited. "Students, the lesson you are going to receive next is really valuable. It was not easy for the school to invite him to give this lecture. Everyone, you must cherish this opportunity."
There was a flurry of discussions in the classroom, and everyone was guessing who the lecturer was going to be.
"He is powerful in the field of economics? He must be a senior expert. Oh man, I don't like old men."
"How great would it be if it were a handsome man, alas."
"A handsome guy? How is that possible? The people who specialize in such fields are all old, right? How can he be handsome? He must be an old man."
"Nothing is certain. I heard that the president of the YS Group is also very promising in the field of finance, isn't he?"
"Ah, could it be Tobias? Oh my gosh, I heard that he's the most handsome man anyone has ever seen."
Yvonne let out a sneer.
She whispered to Natalie, "These people really know how to exaggerate. Tobias? Would Tobias really come to school to give a lecture? Even the best college in the country might not be able to invite him; what a bunch of maniacs."
Natalie thought that it probably wasn't Tobias either.
Although Agaphen University was a good university in Agaphen City, what Yvonne said did make sense. Even the best university in the country might not necessarily be able to invite Tobias over for a lecture, let alone a small university like theirs.
What Mr. Vance said next made Natalie feel petrified.
The speaker was really Tobias!
Mr. Vance showed utmost respect when he invited him in.
His attitude was even better than when the Director of Education came to inspect Agaphen University last time.
Natalie's heart seemed to have stopped beating at that moment.
Tobias was wearing a black suit over a white shirt.
He seemed to have gotten rid of his usual dark demeanor. He was mature and introverted, with a strong and cold temperament as well.
Screams and exclamations could be heard in the classroom.
Tobias swept his gaze across the classroom.
He clearly hadn't said anything yet, but the overwhelming sense of oppression immediately quietened down the scene.
The classroom that was out of control gradually turned into one that was well-behaved.
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