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Martin didn’t teach undergrads, so Derek was surprised he even knew who he was He chuckied sheepishly Thank you for sheplime
Martin turned to his three students Go focus on your own work. Any updates will be sent to the group chat.
“Understood they replied in unison
The three lett Martin and Sophie had something to discuss and also returned to the office
Aria saiyed. “You must have a full schedule in your first year Did you quor your job?
“Nope Patrick kept a spot for me I help our whenever I have time. Oh, right Aria I wanted to introduce my new roommate. He’s super brilha
Derek looked to the side. There was no one ther
The wind swept up some fallen leaves, fluttering past him
Derek said, “Wait where’d he go?”
Aria raised an eyebrow “Your roommate That really pale–looking guy
Derek nodded. “Yeah that’s him
Aria said. He left when you were jumping around excitedly
Derek frowned. He left without saying anything
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could tell he meant no harm, so she didnt med
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I they were actual siblings and close. Arthur might have no way to avoid her
betek said. Shex my cousin. My real cousin
Arthur replied, “Yeah, your cousin is really pretty and impressive too
Berck said Damn right she is
Mentioning his cousin lit Derek up like a Christmas tree. He started bragging nonstop left and right, worshipping ber like a anboy
Watching hum act like an unthinking little fan. Arthur’s sense of relief quickly vanished
Their rtionship seemed really close I was likely he’d be seeing Ana oftet. He’d have to keep a low profile
Werk said “My cousin also utroduced me tocone of her friends, She’s a super skilled hacker Everyuine! nnt into a coding problem she gives me solutions in record ume
Arthur wasn’t too interested Really That’s impressive
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Sophie sensed something was off she and bonesdy Me Lardner, this is arge scale project Ideadly, it at joshkenteet experienced PhD simpervisors Aria and I just joined the school Chur students are only in their tirsa year and faves/even
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fus then a loud voice interrupted as saneone stormed in Mr. Gardner, assigning this project to there ispletely
prireasonable!”
The voce gave away I was Samuel
Sering the flowers on the table and Liams eyes fixed on Aria. Samuel immediately understood and said shifty You’re giving Aria speral treatroen! Edon’t ept this!
He’d suspected something when Aria was chosen Now he was sure She was getting in through connections agam
Liam frowned Mister. Im here because of Arias capabilities I not for her. I wouldn’t have chosen Mandino University as parvner If Aria doesn 1 take this project, Hettner Hospital and Cole Group will look elsewhere
Fred quickly said, “Mr. Cole, Ms, Saxon will take it
Aria interrupted I’m not the right fit. Mr Chilton would be much better suited”
Samuel had
expected that He fraze for a second, then sneered and yed along “My team happens to be avable Taking on this projec would be no problem
Fred, though, How can Samuel be this dense? Can’t he see they’re only here for Aria?
He said, “M. San’skills are well recognized She’s a great ht for this project. She may not have a teash, but there a always
Mr Schmidt. He has plenty of PhD students and postgraduates Aria can lead and draw from them
His project seeded the academic impact would be significant. The students involved would benefit a lot, toe
No matter what Fred was determmed to secure the project
Lians added 1 support the dears proposal
Aria pricked up the bouquet on the table and gave it a light loss. The white rosesnded in the trash can