Marco, I need you on this. The priority is pacifying the professor.”


    Klein’s text to Marco had only shared a quick summary of events, so


    Marco was struggling to grasp the entirety of the situation. Upon learning that Leopold had upset


    Loraine, Marco’s courtesy towards him dissipated.


    He was stunned to see Keely siding with Leopold.


    The sight of Marco brought tears to Keely’s eyes. Feigning vulnerability, she murmured his name with a


    hint of affection.


    “Marco…”


    Marco’s attention shifted, taken aback that Loraine had encountered


    Keely. He was clueless about when Keely had returned.


    “What’s your purpose here?” he scoffed.


    Keely dropped her gaze, giving off an innocent vibe.


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    “Marco, I’ve joined Professor Zizka as his student. I returned with him. I was nning to inform you


    about my return, but I didn’t wish to intrude…”


    “Enough. Maintain your distance from me,” Marco cut her off abruptly, disinterested in her exnation.


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    Leopold was unsatisfied with Marco’s attitude towards Keely, his brow furrowed.


    “Why are you being so rude to my student?”


    Marco turned to Leopold, managed to keep his emotions in check and offered a greeting. “Hello,


    Professor Zizka. I’m Marco Bryant, president of the Bryant Group. It’s nice to meet you.”


    Leopold had caught Keely observing Marco ever since he’d walked in.


    He surmised from Keely’s behavior that this young man must be her romantic interest, her inspiration.


    “I recognize you. Keely has mentioned you.” Leopold’s tone became weing.


    Unexpectedly, Marco responded bluntly, “Professor Zizka, I’m unsure of what Keely has told you. But, I


    can guarantee that Loraine has never stolen anyone’s work. Her talent is acknowledged across our


    industry.”


    “Mr. Bryant, it appears you’ve got a skewed perspective about Loraine.


    I suggest you appreciate the person in your presence rather than that giarizing woman!” retorted


    Leopold, a scowl on his face.


    His words carried an underlying message as his gaze shifted to Keely, who was eyeing Marco


    affectionately.


    Marco’s brows furrowed as he gazed at the stubborn elderly professor before him,pletely baffled


    by the iprehensible wordsing from his mouth.