NovelEnglishChapter 1721: While the décor was restrained, the guest list glittered with the names of Uwhor's elite. Swere figures usually confined to the flickering screens of televisions. For the Royal Hotel, this was a lucrative proposition.
Lexus, the host, had shed his usual black suit. Tonight, he wore a tailored gray ensemble, a creation of Harlee's design. He stood beside Ableson, who was dressed in a black suit.
Because of Ableson, Lexus chose not to wait outside, greeting guests as they arrived. Instead, he sat comfortably, receiving friends who stopped by for a chat.
Lexus glanced at his grandson, who was quietly working on a crossword puzzle, then at the door. Would Harlee arrive precisely on time, as always? In her academic life, punctuality was her trademark. Not a second early, not a second late.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtEdward Myers and Matthew Larson, Lexus' friends for decades, were also professors emeritus from top universities in Mechuique.
"Where's your talented student?" Edward asked, glancing around for any sign of Harlee.
"Why hasn't she arrived yet? It's been too long. I miss her sharp wit.' " "Harlee? Oh, she's a legend at our school," Matthew said, a nostalgic grin spreading across his face.
"Back in the day, if we wanted her to join a few more experiments, we had to bribe her with anything she asked for. No exceptions." Lexus let out a tic sigh, rubbing his temples as if recalling a great tragedy.
Find your favorite stories at "And at what cost? The treasures we surrendered just to lure her back still haunt me." His voice carried the weight of a man who had lost a fortune.
"Con, you know how she is. That girl's got the punctuality of a storm-you know she'll show up, but never exactly when. Expecting her to arrive early? You might as well ask the wind to stay still." Before Matthew could respond, a sudden commotion rippled through the banquet hall. Murmurs turned into hushed gasps as Errol made his entrance, walking with deliberate slowness, Nola by his side like an unshakable pillar of support.
Edward's and Matthew's expressions darkened in an instant. Their eyes, once filled with amusement, were now shadowed with something far colder as they locked onto Errol.
Errol's arrival sent an unmistakable jolt through the room. The Happer family had long been known to shun such social gatherings, making his presence nothing short of a spectacle. After all, the Happers and the elite scholars from Uwhor's top universities were like oil and water-never meant to mix.
Darin, the esteemed president of Uwhor University, had barely taken a sip of his drink when he caught sight of Errol. His grip on his glass tightened. This was unexpected. Unnerving. His thoughts turned sharply to Harlee. She had always been a favorite among Uwhor's top professors. But Errol? He and Harlee were like two colliding storms, each refusing to yield. Would their feud ignite tonight? With a strange uneasiness, Darin covered his heart with a hand. He had thought the banquet would be exciting, so he had prepared sheart medicine in case things took a turn.
The guests greeted Errol with great enthusiasm, to which he responded with a nod.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmTo an outsider, it might have seemed like Errol was the evening's host, completely overshadowing Lexus.
Lexus sat at the head of the table, his expression turning sour as he watched Errol baskin el in the attention.
Had it not been necessary for the Happer family to attend, he would have never extended an invitation to such a person.
Lexus' displeasure wasn't just because of Errol's ongoing disputes m with the prestigious Meghuique M university professors, but also because Errol was an adversary of Harlee, making him Lexus' enemy as well.
Noticing Lexus' frosty demeanor, Errol paused and subtly patted Nola's hand, signaling her to assist him! herto Tonight was about maintaining reputations, and he was determined not to provide his detractors with any fodder. Edward remarked grimly, "Lexus, what were you thinking? Are you unaware that Mechuique universities and Errol are at odds? Why invite him?"
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