“Even without Professor Zizka’s backing, I’m still capable of joining the airport project on my terms.”


    Leopold’s favoritism for Keely left a bad taste in Loraine’s mouth. A rmendation from him, if given,


    would not bring her joy.


    Dayster, Vagow’s architectural association convened a strategic consultation meeting for the


    renovation of White Cloud Airport.


    The aim was to onboard Leopold promptly so they could reach a consensus on the airport redesign


    without dy.


    A plethora of renowned designers in Vagow were invited, including representatives from associated


    companies. Among the invitees were


    Loraine and Marco.


    The meeting day dawned, and Loraine arrived at the venue carrying her design blueprint. She was


    greeted at the entrance by Klein.


    Loraine scanned the crowd but didn’t see the person she was anticipating. Her disappointment was


    evident.


    Klein picked up on her facial expression. He teased her with a cryptic smile, “Mr. Bryant was caught up


    with some pressing matters and will arriveter.”


    Caught off guard, Loraine responded indignantly, “Why are you bringing him up? I couldn’t care less if


    he shows up or not… Let’s head in.


    Professor Zizka will be here shortly.”


    She entered the meeting hall alongside Klein, locating and taking her seat. Shortly after, Leopold and


    Keely entered the hall amidst a crowd of people.


    Leopold, with a smile on his face, sat down and began perusing the submitted blueprints, nodding


    asionally.


    Suddenly, his expression turned grim and he tossed a paper onto the table.


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    Noticing this, the host rushed to ask, “Professor Zizka, is there an issue?”


    Leopold pointed to a name on the list and replied coldly, “Apologies, but I refuse to work with this


    individual.”


    The name he pointed to was Loraine.


    A hushed silence filled the hall as all eyes turned to Loraine.


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    Klein quickly got to his feet and defended, “Professor Zizka, Miss


    Torres is an esteemed architect in Vagow.”


    However, Leopold cut him off, “If you’re concerned about not having a fitting design for the airport


    project, rest assured. My team is brimming with talent. In fact, my student has a proposal that aligns


    perfectly with this project. You might consider adopting it outright.”


    Keely, standing elegantly next to him, shared a warm smile with everyone. Her eyes shimmered with


    satisfaction and pride.


    Loraine’s grip tightened in frustration, her knuckles whitening. The tant favoritism shown to Keely by


    Leopold, without even offering her a fair shot, was unexpected.