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    Nor did she realize Howard’s interest in her.


    “I’m heading to the studio. What about you?” Ellie noticed Bruce wasn’t there to apany Kaiden, but she knew his bodyguards were discreetly nearby.


    “I’d like to attend your lecture.” Kaiden decided to take the afternoon off to do so.


    “Why do you want to attend my lecture? It has limited seating. Don’t take up a spot that students could use.” The thought of giving a lecture in front of others, with Kaiden in the audience, made Ellie feel self-conscious.


    Kaiden thought for a moment and then agreed, “Alright.” He wouldn’t go inside the hall.


    Anyway, he had a wheelchair, and it was the same wherever he sat.


    At half past one in the afternoon, students hurried towards the academic buildings for ss.


    “Demi, you’re so hardworking. Even though you’re a celebrity, you still make time for sses. I’ve heard of other stars putting their education on hold.” One of Demi’s ssmatesplimented her.


    Pleased with being called a celebrity, Demi humbly responded, “I believe the knowledge I gain here is important, and it’s not just about earning a degree.”


    In reality, Critport University had stringent policies. Demi had to postpone her professional engagements to attend sses at the end of the semester, or else she risked dying her graduation.


    Demi and Ellie were the same age. Ellie had already earned her master’s degree while Demi was still an undergraduate. It would be embarrassing for Demi if her graduation was postponed.


    Dressed impably and wearing a mask, Demi was still recognizable to those who paid attention.


    She had expected to be the center of attention today, with people asking for her autograph and photos.


    She didn’t expect that no one had given her a second nce along the way.


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    Instead, she saw many students hurrying towards the student activity center.


    “What’s happening there?” Demi inquired.


    “They’re heading to a lecture. Didn’t you know?” A fellow student answered, “It’s Ellie Gordon, the alumna with the impressive resume, giving a talk today. I wish I could attend, but I have a ss.”


    Demi’s smile faltered. She wondered if she had misheard. “Who did you say it was?”


    “Ellie Gordon. You don’t remember her? You were the host that day.”


    Demi certainly remembered. “But… Isn’t she involved in a controversy? After Herman showed up, everyone at the school couldn’t stop discussing Ellie’s private matters and how heartless she seemed. Word even spread to the neighboring university.”


    “Well, those are just rumors. That Herman’s not a reliable person. He’s probably trying to shift the me to someone else before his own downfall.” As Demi’s ssmate brought up Ellie, her voice brimmed with admiration. “Those of us at Critport University ought to know better than to believe everything we hear. We shouldn’t let rumors and public opinion sway us.”


    Howard’s words during his presentation truly struck a chord with everyone. They resonated deeply.


    How was this possible?


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