Chapter 84
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Morris immediately spotted the familiar figure. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by a look of joy
Trent, Marlon, and Mike finally breathed a sigh of relief when they saw Cherise walk in. Just as they were about to wave at her, she stopped them with a single look.
This entire scene was clearly noticed by Morris, who lowered his head with a quiet laugh.
Cherise looked at the empty seat in the corner of the first row near the door and sat
down.
The auditorium was large, so only the teachers and guests in the front rows saw Cherise enter. They were all amazed by unfamiliar young woman.
The nearby teachers and guests, aware of the important guests in the first few rows, didn’t dare to whisper and could only keep glancing in her direction.
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Melissa wasn’t sitting with her family, so she didn’t realize it was Cherise. However, she was also impressed by Cherise’s cool elegance as she entered.
She thought, “Who is she? Seeing her sit with the teachers, can she be a teacher at Betrico University? No way, how can a teacher be that young? Especially at Betrico
But she felt quietly relieved that this person hadn’t entered the entertainment business.
In the back rows, Jacob and Mandy noticed Cherise’s arrival and breathed a sigh of relief.
But when they saw her sit directly with the group of teachers from Betrico University, they were angered by her ignorance and decided to hold back their comments until after the ceremony.
Jemma and Jeffrey immediately recognized Cherise and quietly whispered something into Henry’s ear.
Henry looked over, eyes full of disbelief, as he realized that Jacob’s daughter from a backward town had quite the charm. Joseph, who was sitting next to Melissa, recognized Cherise the moment she walked in.
He looked down at his bandaged left hand, his lips curling into a mischievous smile. “That interesting woman. We’ve met again.”
As soon as Cherise arrived, Trent immediately had the emcee start the ceremony.
Suddenly, the auditorium resounded with the announcer’s crisp and clear voice, “The 100th anniversary celebration of Clusia’s Betrico University is now beginning.”
g online were eagerly waiting for it to start. The next moment, with festive music The audience present and those watching playing, the specially invited host from Clusia Central TV appeared center stage.
After an enthusiastic speech and explanation, she introduced the distinguished guests at the event. “Alright, now let’s formally introduce the distinguished guests attending today’s event in person.
“First up is Mr. Trena Graham, dean of Betrico University. It’s through his wise leadership that we’ve achieved our remarkable success today.”
After speaking, Trent stood up and bowed to thank all the teachers and students, receiving thunderous applause from the audience
Later, the host picked up the microphone again, saying. “Next, lers welcome the esteemed Clusia scholar, Marlon
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“As we all know, Marlon had practically retired before, so everyone is very excited and curious that he’s attending the anniversary celebration of Betrico University today.
“So, could Marlon say a few words to us here and to those watching online?”
Marlon nodded, slowly stood up, and took the microphone handed by the host.
He said. “Hello everyone, I’m Marlon, and it’s a great honor to attend the 100th anniversary celebration of Betrico University today.
“The reason I attended this ceremony is firstly because I’m a graduate of Betrico University, class of 1952, and this is my alma mater.
“Secondly, I want to promote Clusia’s cultural heritage to the public, I don’t want our traditional culture to disappe with your generation.
Thirdly, Betrico University has hired an excellent professor, and today also marks her induction ceremony. I’m here to support her.”
After he finished, he waved to the audience and sat down. Cherise, quietly sitting in a corner, gently rubbed her forehead, feeling a warm happiness in her heart.
Both the audience and the online viewers were eagerly guessing who this professor could be, excited to see who would be joining on such an important occasion.
Only Morris slightly curled his lips, as if everything was under his control.
Then, Mike stood up to speak, expressing his support for the professor.
This made the students, faculty, and online viewers even more curious and eager to see what would happen.
Everyone wondered who this new professor was, the one frequently mentioned by both a national culture and an aerospace
expert.
Cherise looked slightly exasperated, thinking they must be talking about her. With all this fanfare, she just wanted to leave. The host took the microphone and said. “So both of our esteemed guests are here to honor our specially appointed professor. We should definitely look forward to this.
“Let’s introduce the next guest, who I believe is the one everyone is most eager to see.
“Let’s welcome the wealthiest man in Clusia, the CEO of the Chivers Group, Mr. Morris Chivers”
Cherise quickly looked up. Morris was here, she just hadn’t noticed him before. She sat up straight, her eyes searching for Morris.
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next moment, Morris
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stood and met Cherise’s eyes.
Morris gave a subtle nod and a smile that went unnoticed by me, looking at the stage.
Cherise turned away from him, a faint smile gracing her lips.
The host looked Morris, sensing an inexplicable aura of power around him. Cautiously, she asked, “Mr. Chivers, is there anything you’d like to say to everyone here?”
Morris took the microphone, his deep, magnetic voice resonating as he said, “I am very much looking forward to meeting this remarkable new professor.”
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