BookToReadChapter 431 Sylvie listened to the ongoing discussion, and the frustration she'd felt earlier- when the topics seemed dense and impenetrable-finally began to ebb.
"It's not so bad," she said quietly. "I mainly ctoday to learn something new." Octavia was about to respond when, out of the corner of her eye, she caught sight of Elodie as Sylvie adjusted her camera.
Her eyes widened in surprise. "Elodie?" Elodie heard her nand glanced over calmly, saying nothing.
"What's she doing here?" Octavia huffed after Elodie ignored her, then turned to Sylvie for answers.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSylvie snapped her notebook shut, her tone neutral. "No idea." But the way she said it carried a hint of disdain, as if to suggest, Who knows what tricks she pulled to get in? Elodie, seated close by, heard every word and understood the implication clearly.
She capped her pen without looking up. "However I got here doesn't matter. What's more interesting is how you managed it. That, I do know." Sylvie's expression sharpened instantly, her brow knitting into a frown. The easy smile she'd worn moments before vanished.
Was Elodie mocking her now? Did she really think she was in any position to judge? Alexander, for his part, couldn't help but let out a low, appreciative chuckle, nodding as if to say, Well played.
Octavia bristled, having picked up on the bite in Elodie's words. "How dare you jump to conclusions about other people? Sylvie's way ahead of you-she earned her spot here her published research, not because of my brother. If you think you're so capable, why don't you write a paper that gets recognized as a ticket to an international academic conference?" Everyone had to write papers, of course, but the gap in academic achievement between them was glaringly obvious. Who was Elodie to talk back? Sylvie didn't respond, though she couldn't deny that Octavia was telling the truth.
Speople's behavior really did show their ignorance.
"Octavia?" a voice called from the row ahead. Jarrod had turned around at spoint, his cool gaze fixed on Sylvie's phone. "You like the Verdania tzone so much? Here early to get used to student life abroad?" Octavia flinched as if caught red-handed, hurriedly mumbling to Sylvie, "Let's talk later I need to get ssleep." Sylvie knew Octavia was intimidated by Jarrod. She was clearly curious about the conference but wouldn't dare ask Jarrod anything herself.
With a helpless smile, Sylvie said to him, "It's fine. She's just a young girl with ambition. I'll teach her what I can." Her tone had the gentle fondness of an older sister-in-law indulging a kid.
Elodie didn't bother sparing the group another glance. The second half of the session was about to begin, and she focused her attention on the large screen at the front of the room as new materials appeared.
This conference didn't just explore current trends in technology-it also delved deep into landmark research and renowned journal publications from top scholars in the field. Glancing up, Elodie immediately recognized one of the upcoming papers as a piece written by Mr.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmCharlie Sterling several years agmet
She'd pored over it countless times, studying every detail, so the author's nwas as familiar as her own. The academic value of this work was immense, and even seasoned professionals found it challenging to digest.
Then, the screen changed again.
Elodie arched an eyebrow as another paper cinto view. Even Alexander shot her a surprised look.
No wonder the latest example selected for in-depth study, representing the pinnacle of NO om academic achievement, was none other than one of Elodie's own publications from five years ago.
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