Three years of loving him, three days to erase myself from his world novel Chapter 54

The smile that had just been on his lips was instantly suppressed. "Bad luck." Marcus Thorne's expression remained the same, cold and detached towards everyone. Julian led Seraphina forward and greeted Marcus first. "Professor Thorne." Then he looked at Leo, "Mr. Miller." Seraphina stood aside and followed suit, looking very well-behaved, gentle, and elegant. Her small face was filled with anticipation and certainty of victory. Marcus nodded, "Mr. Lowell, Ms. Shaw." Even though Leo didn't welcome them, he still nodded slightly. However, he completely ignored Seraphina. Seraphina's expression stiffened slightly... Having been spoiled, she inevitably felt uncomfortable. Moreover, there were so many people around. Clara must have said something to him! The few of them exchanged some pleasantries. Julian got straight to the point. He wrapped his long arm around Seraphina. He introduced, "Professor Thorne, this is my sister. She has a good talent for art, has won many awards, and has always wanted to learn from you. After being rejected by you last time, she was unwilling to give up and wants to try again. Aren't you going to hold the annual The National Design Championship in a few days? How about taking her under your wing this time? Lowell Industries can cover all the logistics and investment for the competition." Seraphina looked expectant, "Professor Thorne, I will definitely study hard." Marcus wasn't a fool; he could tell Julian was throwing money around for her. However. "Mr. Lowell, the talent you think your sister has is actually not even one-hundredth of my apprentice's." "To be honest, that apprentice of mine has been with me for so many years, but I rarely formally taught her, most of it was her own comprehension." "So, what I really want to say is, learning mainly depends on oneself." Hearing this, Seraphina's face turned slightly pale, inevitably feeling demoralized. Julian paused, "Isn't Leo Miller your only apprentice? How come there is another apprentice?" Seraphina was also curious. What kind of student was so amazing! Leo pulled the corners of his lips and explained on behalf of his teacher. "The professor has always had two students; it's just the outside world spreading rumors. Moreover, my junior sister's ability is above mine." What? Her ability was actually above his! Seraphina was both surprised and frightened. His junior sister couldn't be that person, right... Julian: "That is indeed very outstanding." Marcus didn't refute, and afterwards made an excuse to pick up his student and left with Leo. Around them, everyone heard their conversation just now and was very shocked. "Professor Thorne actually has another student, oh my, that child must be very formidable." "Isn't that right? Mr. Miller himself said that the little junior sister's ability is above his!" "Moreover, didn't you see that Professor Thorne wouldn't even accept Mr. Lowell's sister? That means Mr. Lowell's sister's strength is absolutely insignificant in front of that little apprentice." "That makes sense. I'm really curious who that young lady is." "I'm curious too. Didn't Professor Thorne just say she's coming later? Let's wait and see!" "No one compete with me later, I want to hire that young lady as our company's chief designer!" "..." Discussions buzzed. Seraphina stood frozen in place, her face turning pale inch by inch. It took her a long time to recover her senses, looking back in the direction the two had left. She felt flustered and confused. Could Leo's junior sister be... Clara? After all, last time at the teahouse. They did seem to have a really good relationship... Seraphina bit her lip, turning her head to look at the man, seeking some comfort... But the man kept staring at his phone, seemingly having no intention of paying attention to her. She clenched her palms, her sixth sense telling her that he was chatting with Clara. For the first time, she found herself in such a dilemma and agonizing situation.