?<strong>Chapter 639:</strong>


    Fiona’s mind nked out, and her face slowly paled. After a few silent seconds, it dawned on her that Cody wasn’t joking. He genuinely intended to sever their mentor-apprentice rtionship.


    Shaking, Fiona asked in disbelief, “Mr. Tucker, are you serious? You’re really letting me go as your apprentice?”


    A flicker of hesitation crossed Cody’s face, but he quickly regainedposure, his voice firm. “You tried to seduce Elyse’s husband, deeply hurting her. I can’t justify keeping you here.”


    “But I just fell for her husband. What’s wrong with that? Is loving someone a mistake?” Fiona defended herself, not feeling even a shred of wrongdoing.


    Cody looked at her, disappointment evident. “Falling in love isn’t the issue, but pursuing a married man is. You coveted Elyse’s life and sought to rece her. That was your fault.”


    Tears streamed down Fiona’s cheeks, not from guilt, but from frustration that no one understood her love. She had given up so much for it, yet even Cody failed to see her side.


    With eyes red from crying and filled with bitterness, Fiona challenged him. “Mr. Tucker, do you really think expelling me over something so minor is justified?”


    Cody replied steadily, “Yes, it is. Your actions have caused trouble that’s not easily resolved.”


    Fiona sneered, her voice dripping with contempt. “Ridiculous! It’s you who are biased toward Elyse. Not just you, but Gavin and Irving as well. You all favor her. The problem lies with you.”


    Cody exhaled deeply, his tone level yet firm. “If the roles were reversed, if it were Elyse who had seduced the husband of my other apprentice, I would have expelled her as well. I’ve always treated everyone the same.”


    Fiona’s voice cracked as she screamed in despair, “That’s a lie! In your heart, Elyse is the one who matters. What am I then, to you?”


    Cody furrowed his brow, struggling to find a way to soothe the agitated Fiona. Realizing the futility of the argument, Fiona’s shoulders slumped. “Enough. I am no longer your apprentice. Whether you’re biased or not doesn’t matter anymore. I’m leaving.”


    Without sparing Cody another nce, she turned and walked away.


    As she stormed out, she ran into Irving, who was casually strolling toward the studio. Noticing Fiona’s furious expression, Irving asked with a hint of bewilderment, “Why the long face? What’s gotten into you?”


    Fiona had always harbored a strong dislike for Irving. As she brushed past him, she couldn’t resist the urge to shove him hard. Caught off guard, Irving nearly toppled over. He staggered back, regaining his bnce after a few shaky steps.


    Watching Fiona storm off, Irving shook his head, puzzled by her outburst. Given their mutual dislike, he chose not to waste his time talking to her.


    Once inside the studio, Irving encountered Cody. Cody appeared to have aged dramatically, copsing wearily onto the sofa. Irving barely caught the sound of Cody’s deep sigh.


    Irving scratched his nose, his voice tinged with confusion. “Mr. Tucker, what’s going on? I saw Fiona storm out.”


    Silence hung in the air for a few seconds before Cody responded, “Fiona is no longer your junior, nor is she my apprentice anymore. Make sure Elyse and Gavin get the message.”


    Irving was stunned, his thoughts scattering. “Has Fiona been expelled by you? What happened?”


    Cody let out a weary sigh. “It’s a grave matter.” He avoided further exnation, suggesting that Irving ask Gavin, then he left the studio.


    Left alone in the studio, Irving felt overwhelmed. He stood in silence for several minutes, processing the news, then pulled out his phone to call Gavin.


    When Gavin learned of Fiona’s expulsion, he let out a resigned sigh. “You should talk to Elyse. I’m tied up with some things here.”


    “Alright, handle it. Take care of your matter,” Irving responded, then tried to reach Elyse. However, her phone went unanswered, prompting him to send a text.


    Meanwhile, Elyse was cocooned in herforter in bed, her mind racing and unable to find sleep. Her phone rang, but she felt no desire to answer. After much thought, Elyse decided to wait for Jayden’s return to discuss her thoughts, but he did note home that night.


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