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A second later, his shoulders slumped.

"Ugh. I didn't get it," he muttered dejectedly.

Nora observed his disappointment. Harrison was usually cheerful, but now he looked genuinely upset. She hesitated for a moment before reaching into her bag, pulling out a sleek black-and-gold card. She handed it to him.

"Take this," she said. "It should get you in."

Harrison froze when he saw the card in his hand. His fingers tightened around its edges, and his eyes widened in disbelief.

"This... this is a student card," he murmured, then looked up at Nora, his expression shifting from confusion to astonishment. "Wait, Nora-are you even a student at Colton's?"

Nora met his gaze calmly and gave a small nod.

At that time, Professor Colton had promised to take her as his disciple.

She had worked tirelessly, gathering materials, preparing for several rigorous exams, and eventually regaining her qualifications for graduate school.

Her intention had been to further her education while continuing to work, and with this student card, she had access to front-row seats in Colton's lectures-no need to fight for a place like the other students. But she didn't explain all of this. Instead, she simply nodded again and said, "With this card, you don't have to scramble for a seat. It'll let you sit in a decent position."

Harrison let out a disbelieving laugh before clutching the card to his chest like it was a priceless treasure. "Nora, you're officially my idol from now on!" he declared, eyes shining with admiration.

Nora chuckled at his enthusiasm. She pulled up near the university entrance and parked the car. "Go on, then. Don't be late."

Harrison beamed at her, practically bouncing in his seat. "You're the best!" he shouted before jumping out of the car and rushing toward the campus building.

Nora watched him disappear into the crowd of students before shaking her head with a faint smile.

His youthful excitement was contagious, but she didn't dwell on it for long.

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There was still work to do.

Upon arriving at the company, Nora barely had time to settle in before Leo approached her, his sharp eyes narrowing as he took in her appearance.

"You don't look good," he remarked, his tone laced with concern.

Nora let out a small sigh. "I'm fine."

Leo frowned, clearly unconvinced. "Are you sick?"

"I was, but I'm better now," she admitted, not wanting to lie outright.

His expression darkened. Then you should rest for another day or two. Don't push yourself."

"It's not necessary," she countered, shaking her head. "I'm fine now."

Leo didn't look pleased with her response, but he knew arguing with her wouldn't change anything. Instead, he sighed and muttered, "Stubborn as always."

The Silvermoon central building loomed over them, its sleek glass exterior reflecting the golden hues of the late afternoon sun.

Nora looked up at the familiar and unfamiliar building, a place she hadn't thought she'd return to after she quit her job until today - the studio had some credentials it needed to come to the Silvermoon building to apply for.

As Nora and Leo stepped inside, the cool, air-conditioned lobby provided an immediate contrast to the warmth outside.

The faint scent of polished wood and expensive cologne filled the space, and the soft murmur of conversations echoed against the high ceilings.

Nora paused for the briefest moment just past the entrance, her fingers tightening around the strap of her bag. A flicker of hesitation crossed her features. Was Arnold here?

She hadn't seen him since the previous night, and she wasn't particularly eager to.

The last thing she wanted was an awkward encounter-especially in front of others. But there was no avoiding this.

Work was work.

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Exhaling slowly, she forced herself to push aside the unease curling in her stomach and followed Leo further inside.

To her surprise, Megan was waiting for them at the reception desk.

Dressed in a sleek navy-blue dress that complimented her warm complexion, Megan was all smiles as she greeted them.

She looked a lot more mature than she had when Nora had left, and as one of the socialites in Silvermoon, she always knew what to say.

"Well, look who it is!" Megan beamed, extending a hand toward Nora. "I haven't seen you in a while. You look-" she gave Nora a once-over, eyes twinkling"-composed as always."

Nora gave a polite nod, lips curving into a faint smile. "Good to see you too, Megan."

Leo, who had been scanning the lobby with mild disinterest, crossed his arms. "Let's get this over with," he muttered.

But Megan, never one to miss an opportunity for gossip, didn't let them off so easily. As they made their way toward the elevator, she launched into a casual conversation, her voice light and teasing.

"Oh, by the way, did you hear?" she began, her tone dripping with curiosity. "Linda-our future Luna-is quite the workaholic."

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