Piss Off, Alpha! You Lost Me Forever novel Chapter 263

Chapter 263: Chapter 264 Impossible Chemistry

SOPHIA’S POV

The ballroom remained unusually quiet after I finished speaking.

A few moments earlier, several people had been questioning whether I belonged there. They had looked at me as though I were an outsider who had somehow wandered into the wrong room.

Now, the atmosphere had changed. Nobody was laughing anymore. Nobody was making comments about my background or my interrupted education.

I sat calmly in my chair, refusing to show how nervous I actually felt.

The truth was that my heart was beating hard against my ribs. I wasn’t used to standing in front of so many influential people.

For years, my life had revolved around my home, my marriage, and Ashley. Standing in a room full of respected doctors and researchers still felt strange.

Beside me, Lance looked proud.

His eyes remained on me for several seconds before he offered a small smile. It wasn’t a smile filled with pity or sympathy. It was the smile of someone who genuinely respected me. Somehow, that made me feel stronger.

Across from us, Zade looked as though he wanted to challenge anyone who dared criticize me again.

His arms were folded across his chest. His expression remained cold and intimidating. Several people who had been making comments earlier were now carefully avoiding eye contact with him.

I almost smiled.

Trust Zade to look like he was preparing for a war at a medical dinner.

"Well." Professor Archer’s deep voice immediately drew everyone’s attention.

The professor slowly rose from his seat.

The room seemed to straighten automatically. Conversations stopped. Every eye turned toward him.

My stomach tightened.

Professor Archer was the most respected people in the room. His opinion carried a whole lot of weight.

The professor looked around the ballroom before finally settling his eyes on me. A warm smile appeared on his face.

"I think everyone has underestimated Miss Sophia." He said.

A wave of whispers immediately spread throughout the room. Several people exchanged uncomfortable looks. Others looked confused.

The professor continued speaking "I’ve been observing her for quite some time."

My eyes widened in shock. What was he doing?.

The room became even quieter. Nobody interrupted him.

"When I first met Sophia, I immediately noticed something unusual." He continued "Talent."

The word echoed through the room. everyone looked shocked.

I froze.

For a moment, I wasn’t even sure I had heard him correctly.

The professor smiled. "Many people believe talent is measured only by certificates and awards but I disagree."

The room remained completely silent.

Professor Archer pointed toward me "Talent is determination. Talent is persistence. Talent is refusing to give up when life repeatedly knocks you down."

I felt my throat tighten.

Without warning, memories flooded my mind. I remembered all my years of sacrifice, the years spent supporting Damien, the nights studying after everyone had gone to sleep, the countless moments when I had doubted myself.

Suddenly all of it felt very real.

The professor looked directly at me. Then he said something that completely stunned the room.

"I have already reserved a PhD position for Sophia."

My eyes went even wider. All I felt in that moment was shock.

For several seconds, nobody reacted. It was as if the entire ballroom had forgotten how to breathe.

Then the whispers exploded.

"What?"

"A PhD position?"

"Professor Archer personally reserved it?"

"Is he serious?"

The room instantly filled with shocked voices.

I sat completely frozen. My mind had gone blank.

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