Marco, trying to suppress a cough, waved dismissively, signaling Carl to leave.


    As the office emptied around him, Marco unveiled his phone, a bittersweet gaze lingering on the


    photograph of him with Loraine, an aura of adoration and vulnerability surrounding them.


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    “Loraine, what’s the next step that I should take? How can I convince you of my sincerity?”


    Regardless of whether it was an architectural design or anything else, as long as Loraine needed it, he


    was willing to make an effort to learn.


    He grew up under the weight of the Bryant family’s expectations. While he was a quick learner and


    hailed as a prodigy by his teachers, when it came to pleasing Loraine, he was like a toddler taking their


    first steps.


    Three days passed quickly.


    For the imminent arrival of Leopold, Loraine was thoroughly engrossed in the preparations.


    Along with Klein, she headed to the bustling airport to pick up


    Leopold.


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    Shortly after, the ne touched down and a swarm of passengers disembarked. Amid the throng,


    Loraine quickly identified Leopold.


    Exhibiting typical Duknd features, Leopold was a tall figure, with a prominent skull, profound eyes,


    and a stern expression. His attire included vintage ck rimmed spectacles, and his hair was


    meticulously styled.


    With warm smiles, Klein and Loraine approached Leopold. Klein took his hand, introducing them


    cheerfully. “Professor Zizka, I am Klein Moore, your contact from the Vagow government regarding the


    project. Beside me is Loraine Torres, a dynamic young entrepreneur of Vagow and the head of


    Universe Group. Ms. Torres also boasts impressive architectural skills. She’s the mastermind behind


    our smart city’s construction project!”


    Loraine offered a smile and a handshake to Leopold.


    Just then, a woman dressed in white, luggage in tow, emerged from behind Leopold, her beauty


    entuated by her innocent smile.


    “Professor Zizka, I have retrieved our Luggage.”


    On seeing the woman, Loraine’s grip on Leopold’s hand faltered. The warmth of her smile was


    reced by a frosty gaze.


    “Keely… What are you doing here?”


    Keely’s eyes shone defiantly upon seeing Loraine, her mouth curving into a victorious grin.


    “I’m apanying my teacher.”


    Leopold was her teacher?


    This revtion took Loraine by surprise. She had a hazy recollection of Keely mentioning that her


    major was architectural design, yet she knew Keely’spetence was limited.


    How did Keely manage to secure a ce on Leopold’s team?


    Thoughts whirled in Loraine’s mind. She recalled the call Marco had answered. Had Keely joined


    Leopold’s team back then?