The Man Who Waited vs. The Man Who Wasted novel Chapter 373

Unfortunately, Jocelyn didn't get the answer she was hoping for.

"I honestly don't know who it was," Professor Thorne admitted. "When the funds and the overseas offer came through, I was highly suspicious. It felt too extraordinary."

"To ease my worries, the chancellor told me the truth about the private benefactor, but he made me swear never to tell you."

Jocelyn let out a breath. At least there was a trail to follow.

"But the former chancellor has retired," Thorne added. "If you really want to find out who it is, you'll have to ask Dr. Alistair Finch."

Jocelyn leaned forward eagerly. "Do you have Dr. Finch's contact information?"

Thorne sighed. "I used to. It was saved on my old phone, not the SIM card. When I lost the phone a few years ago, I lost his number with it."

A wave of disappointment washed over Jocelyn.

Seeing her crestfallen expression, Thorne quickly offered, "I can ask around the department for you. I'm sure someone still has his number."

Jocelyn smiled, deeply touched. "Thank you, Professor. I really appreciate it."

"Honestly, I feel so much lighter just getting this off my chest," Thorne said, patting her chest. "Keeping that secret for years was exhausting. I'll let you know the second I find his number."

***

The moment Todd secured the university files, he called Adrian Lowell.

Adrian listened to the report in deafening silence. Finally, his voice cut through the line, cold and absolute. "Get to the office."

He needed to see these documents with his own eyes. Otherwise, he simply refused to believe it.

The attendant beamed, eyes gleaming at the massive commission. "Miss Preston, your fiancé is incredibly generous! And he's so handsome. Women everywhere must be dying of jealousy."

Audrey could have tipped the girl right then and there. It was exactly what she wanted to hear.

Sensing an easy mark, the attendant laid it on thicker. "With a husband this rich and gorgeous, you'll definitely have to keep an eye on him. Even after the wedding, other women are going to be throwing themselves at him."

Audrey immediately threw her arms around Adrian, pressing herself against him. "I trust my husband."

But Adrian's mind was consumed by the phone call. A dark irritation was boiling in his chest, and the attendant's careless words were the perfect trigger.

His gaze snapped to the woman. "If you don't know how to speak properly, then keep your mouth shut. Get the hell out."

Audrey and the attendant both froze in shock. Tears welled up in the attendant's eyes as she quickly scurried away.