Chapter 373
Russell scented coldly. “Then what exactly did you mean?”
Varmssa hoze.
Oh shit! just pissed off the boss!‘ She thought, panicking.
Vanessa gave an awkward chuckle. “Uh, M… Mr. Nicholson… is that day off still possible?”
Russell was lost for words.
Olivia snapped, “Get the hell out of here!”
“Got it! Thanks for letting me take the day off, Mr. Nicholson,” Vanessa said as she quickly made her exit.
With that parting shot, Vanessa didn’t hesitate–she bolted away.
Meanwhile, Derek arrived in Kanit City without a hitch and headed straight to the office to check in.
He knocked on Patrick’s office door.
“Mr. Walker, I’m here,” Derek said.
Patrick looked up, set down his pen, and stood. “You did well on your exams. I’ll take you to Kanit Universit for a tour and introduce you to my professor.”
Derek looked surprised. “But, I’m from Mandino University. What’s the point of touring Kanit University?”
Patrick explained, “The main point is for you to meet my professor.”
He stressed the word “professor.”
Derek finally got it. His face lit up.
‘Whoa, his mentor is actually Professor Reed!‘
He was just about to agree when he suddenly paused. “But Professor Reed is a professor at Kanit University. What’s the point of me, a Mandino student, meeting him?”
Patrick fixed Derek with a withering look for several long seconds, as if he were an idiot.
“Just go when I tell you to. No backtalk.”
Derek sighed and said, “Alright then.”
Hearing Derek’s half–hearted tone, Patrick rubbed his temples and let out a sigh.
Aria’s little brother was a bit of a fool.
On his way out, Derek suddenly realized something.
‘Wait. Isn’t Mom taking Lennox to meet Professor Reed today too? What if we run into them?
On the way to Kanit University, Derek’s phone buzzed with a message from Aria.
Derek turned his head hesitantly. “Patrick, how about we don’t go to Kanit University today?”
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They were Mways trying every possible way to meet the professor, Who in their right mind wouldn’t want to?
Patrick was speechless not a few seconds. “You really that busy?“
Derek nodded. “My sister’s coming over with a friend to see me.”
Patrick asked, “Who matters more to you? Your sister or my teacher?
Derek didn’t hesitate for a second. “My sister.”
Patrick was rendered speechless.
Suddenly remembering something. Patrick turned his head. “Wait, the ‘sister‘ you mentioned, is that your cousin, Aria?”
Derek nodded again. “Yeah.”
“Wait, Patrick, you actually know my cousin Aria?”
Patrick nodded this time. “Yeah, I know her. Actually, the reason I noticed you in the first place was because of her. She mentioned you to me.”
Derek froze, his hands instinctively clenching into fists.
So it was Aria all along.
Derek felt his eyes well up. “Why didn’t you tell me sooner? I could have been happy for longer.”
Patrick chuckled, “I thought you’d be upset, feeling like you got in through connections.”
Derek shot back, “Upset? Are you kidding? Having someone look out for me, I couldn’t be happier! My sister is seriously the best ever.”
Patrick said, “Sure, your sister got you on my radar, but you’ve more than earned your place. You deserve this.”
Derek’s eyes welled up. “Patrick, thanks for saying that.”
Patrick let out a helpless sigh.“We’re nearly there. Let’s just drop by. Text Aria and tell her to meet us on Kanit University’s backstreet. There’s an old restaurant there with amazing food. I finally got us a table. Perfect timing for us all to eat together.”
Derek knew that old restaurant well. Because of its low prices, it was even more popular than Amour Bistro.
Derek nodded eagerly and was just about to text when a new message popped up on his phone.
[Derek, we’re here at Kanit University! It’s gorgeous here] There was a photo attached.
[Oh, your mom’s here too! She’s taking me to meet Professor Reed!]
[Do you know who Professor Reed is?]
Derek snorted coldly. He was already on the way. Of course he knew who Professor Reed was.
He was feeling happy now, so he didn’t bother arguing with this person.
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They might run into each other, and Derek suddenly found himself looking forward to the expression on Lennox’s face when he saw him.
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