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Chapter 243
Chapter 243
Chapter 243
“In addition to that, I’ll make Rickard…”
Hesper paused for a split second and then gave off a faint sigh as if a gust of breeze had just brushed
across the room behind her.
“I want Rickard to fall for me, but he won’t get me. I’ll also make him… He’d have to crush his bones for
me at least once.”
Matthew frowned, but Hesper’s voice had already disappeared on the other end of the phone call. He
guessed that she had fallen asleep, so he could only hang up the phone silently.
‘Has Hesper always had such thoughts?”
Matthew did not know whether to praise her for being smart and knowing how to inflict equal pain to
those whom she had suffered under years ago or to call her stupid for using her feelings as a
bargaining chip.
He sat back in his seat in the office for a while then contacted his assistant. “Book me a plane ticket to
Genecity. The sooner the better.”
However, his wish was not granted. On the second day, it started raining cats and dogs in Genecity.
Almost as soon as Roberto’s private plane landed in the city, torrential rain started cascading.
Heavy rain was not a common phenomenon during this season. It was already late autumn, and the
temperature in Genecity was dropping at a perceivable speed daily. It was so cold that even Hesper
put
on a coat.
She had drunk a little too much the night before, and she did not know if she had told Matthew
something that she should not have. She only realized that she had fallen asleep on the balcony when
she woke up. early that morning. It was fortunate that she did not catch a cold.
As the best tertiary education institution in Genecity, Roberto’s first stop fell at Genecity University.
When Hesper received the news, she was astounded. She never thought that she would get to meet
Roberto so soon.
Genecity University’s main auditorium was built with funds raised by outstanding alumni from previous
years. It was as luxurious as any other convention center, and it would be used every time the
university had events or celebrations to host. It was only natural that Roberto’s visit was no exception.
Hesper and Jessie received the news relatively quickly. As soon as they heard that Roberto was
coming to Genecity University, they went to the auditorium early to reserve the best seats possible.
Being dragged into her seat by Jessie, Hesper’s palms were sweaty.
“Why do you seem a little drowsy today?” Jessie pinched Hesper’s cheek. In truth, she had wanted to
do this for a long time. Hesper’s skin looked impeccable, so it seemed like it would feel extremely
satisfying to pinch her cheeks.
Hesper recalled what happened the prrevioud night after all the wine that she had drunk, but she did
not know what she should say to Jessie, so she could only shake her head.
The auditorium soon became very lively.
Hesper looked around and saw Michelle not far away. “Why is she here?”
Hearing that, Jessie also found Michelle. But before Hesper had the time to say anything, there was a
commotion at the entrance of the auditorium-Roberto had arrived.
In fact, on such an occasion, Roberto would not speak much, as he did not speak the local language
very well. While his interpreter spoke on his behalf, Hesper stared at Roberto who was on the stage in
a daze.
She never thought she could ever be so close to her dream.
“Mr. Sanchez said that he appreciates our culture very much. He also claims that he’s been thinking
about coming over for exchange and study in the past few years, and it wasn’t until a friend’s words a
while ago that he completely strengthened this idea of his with confidence.” This content © Nôv/elDr(a)m/a.Org.
“In the next few months, Mr. Sanchez will stay and study in Halwanest. As a close partner of Lane
Holdings, he and the company will join hands in organizing a competition that truly belongs to
designers.”
For a moment, Hesper thought she had misheard, but then Jessie shook her arm vigorously, dragging
her soul back to reality.
“What did I say, Hesper? What did I say?! You’re so lucky!”
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