Crippled Luna's Farewell Half A Life Without My Alpha's Deadly Deception novel Chapter 71

Chapter 71 

Silence fell. 

Sarah blinked, momentarily surprised, but quickly composed herself. Rising smoothly, she followed the professor without hesitation. 

Linda’s nails dug into her palm, a cold weight sinking in her stomach. **She was chosen. Again.** 

Arnold watched her go, an emotion flickering in his eyes that even he didn’t fully understand. 

Charles, ever observant, let out a quiet chuckle. “Now this is getting interesting,” 

Arnold remained silent, his expression unreadable. 

But deep inside, something gnawed at him. A feeling he had long ignored. 

Regret. 

Everyone present was stunned. 

Professor Colton was a man of prestige, known for his harsh standards and rare acknowledgments. 

To be personally called out by him was no small matter. It meant something. 

Leo was well known.. he owned the renowned Starline Studiio and was one of Colton’s most valued 

disciples. 

It was understandable that Colton would summon him. But Sarah? 

Whispers spread through the audience. Some looked at her with curiosity, others with envy. 

Who exactly was she? 

Sarah, feeling the weight of the stares but maintaining her composure, followed Professor Colton alongside Leo. 

She kept her head high, her steps steady. She refused to let others see any hesitation in her. 

Inside the private meeting room, the air was heavy with authority. 

The space was minimalistic, lined with dark wooden shelves filled with thick books and past project 

documents. 

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A faint scent of aged paper and ink lingered in the air. 

Colton stood at the head of the table, his gaze sharp and unreadable. 

His presence alone was enough to make most people nervous. 

Without preamble, he turned to Leo and asked, “What have you been working on lately?” 

Leo straightened, his expression stiff. “I’ve been focusing on expanding our latest line, incorporating-” 

Colton waved a hand, cutting him off. “Not enough. I expect more from you.” His voice was firm, leaving 

no room for debate. 

Reaching into a leather folder, he pulled out a stack of documents and placed them in front of Leo. 

“Seven days. Finish this.” 

Leo glanced at the papers and visibly winced. His shoulders tensed, and he let out a quiet sigh before 

nodding. 

“Yes, sir.” There was no argument, no complaint. He knew better than to protest. 

Sarah observed the interaction, a small amused smile tugging at her lips. 

It was almost entertaining to see someone as accomplished as Leo being scolded like a student. 

But beyond the amusement, she felt something deeper–an old, familiar longing. 

The bond between teacher and student. The challenge. The expectations. It was a world she once 

belonged to. 

Then, unexpectedly, Colton turned his gaze to her. “Sarah.” 

She straightened at the sound of her name. 

“I remember you,” he stated, his tone thoughtful. “We met at the reception a while back. But I feel like I’ve seen you before that.” His eyes narrowed slightly as he studied her. “Have you ever been part of my graduate program?” 

Sarah’s fingers curled slightly against the fabric of her skirt. She nodded. “I was enrolled once.” 

Colton’s expression didn’t change, but his tone turned sharper. “Then why didn’t you continue?” 

Silence settled for a moment. A strange, heavy feeling pressed against Sarah’s chest. 

She hesitated before answering. “I… gave up.” 

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Colton frowned. “Why?” 

The words were simple, but they cut deep.