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    As the speaker continued, the audience was silent, asionally expressing their amazement. They were impressed by Ellie.


    “Of course, some might say these are typical honors for a top graduate, so let’s look at something else.”


    The students in the audience didn’t seem to agree with him. They were worried about their graduation standards being raised. Photos were disyed on the big screen, one after another.


    “Here’s Ellie receiving the YEAR Gold Award in styling in Parasti this month. Anyone in fashion knows what a big deal this award is, and Ellie is its youngest recipient. Many of you might have seen this photo already. The famous designer Freddy said at a major show that Ellie helped clear up a scandal for him four years ago and designed the hit show Pr Night. These photos show Ellie’s participation in variouspetitions. She has won numerous awards…”


    The male student’s calm and proud voice reverberated through the hall, sending ripples of amazement among the onlookers.


    Ellie was left dumbfounded by the unfolding scenario.


    These photos… Where on earth did he dig those up? Even Ellie herself could not find those snapshots.


    “Who is this guy?” Kaiden squinted, eyeing the student on the stage. Thed was a young, confident, and striking figure, draped in an air of calmness.


    The principal remained oblivious to Kaiden’s shifting mood, offering a friendly grin. “Meet Howard Lee. Head honcho of the student union, the top dog in thew department, and an all-around standout!” Howard, a seasoned senior, clocking in at about twenty-two, stood in the same age bracket as Ellie.


    There were two Lee families in Critport.


    One was from the Lee family whose son built a restaurant outside the studio city, and the other was from the Lee family who maintained a low profile. This Lee family’s son was an unusual sight.


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    Howard Lee… What a serendipitous coincidence?!


    “I take pride in having this top-notch whiz-kid as a schoolmate,” Howard said, locking eyes with Erick. “Sir, any lingering doubts about Ellie? Feel free to fire away, and I’ll field them with pleasure.”


    Erick’s expression turned gloomy.


    He assumed that Ellie’s poprity and easygoing lifestyle during her college years were due to her good looks and the Gordon family’s influence. He never imagined the depths of Ellie’s extraordinary profile. Ellie even had a master’s degree, something he waspletely unaware of.


    The students erupted into a symphony of whispers.


    “Goodness! Is this resume real? It’s like something out of a fever dream. Ellie is a force to be reckoned with!”


    “Same school as her here. She bags a master’s degree at twenty-one, hauling in honors, while I’m here sweating over grad school admissions.”


    “Wow! Finallyid eyes on Ellie. She is the legendary figure from our art school!”


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