Chapter 416
Chapter 416:
Monica’s words seemed considerate, but her insincerity was evident—she simply wanted Yelena gone.
“Yelena p>
However, Monica was a step too late, as Austin and John had already made their way over.
Yelena felt a piercing gaze on her and looked up, meeting Austin’s intense stare.
Today, he wore casual clothes, shedding his usual business-like demeanor and appearing more relaxed and youthful. He looked almost like one of the students.
Austin wasn’t sure why, but when he decided to come to Kheley University, he purposely chose casual attire, thinking it might make a better impression on Yelena.
“No seats available?” Austin asked.
Yelena replied calmly, “We got here too late p>
“They’ve actually saved two seats for us. We were supposed to prepare backstage anyway, so why don’t you take ours?” Austin suggested.
“Wouldn’t that be a bit inappropriate?” Yelena hesitated.
“There’s nothing wrong with it. We wouldn’t be needing them, but you do p>
Erica couldn’t take her eyes off Austin, her gaze filled with admiration. He was just so handsome!
She couldn’t believe Yelena knew such a good-looking guy. In her eyes, Yelena was her idol now. To imagine she knew both the popular singer Colden and now this handsome alumnus!
Yelena turned to Austin with calm composure. “No need to worry—we already have seats p>
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Monica, standing off to the side, watched Yelena intently. There was something about her quiet confidence that grated on Monica’s nerves. She let out a soft, derisive laugh and slowly said, “Yelena, let’s not be stubborn here. If you really had seats, you wouldn’t be lingering around, bothering the poor security guard p>
Yelena’s gaze turned icy as she fixed Monica with a sharp look. “And when exactly did you see me bothering the security guard p>
The security guard, who had been quietly observing, nodded firmly in agreement. “That’s right,” he chimed in, looking at Monica with a mixture of amusement and annoyance. “Which eye of yours saw her giving me any trouble p>
Monica blinked, stunned by the unexpected defense. Her brows furrowed in confusion as she struggled to process the situation. Why did the security guard side with Yelena? Was it just because she was a student here?
Before she could retort, Brody came rushing over, panting heavily, his shirt sticking to his skin with sweat. Barely managing to stay upright, he stumbled to Yelena and thrust an envelope into her hands. “Yelena!” He gasped for air. “Here’s your invitation p>
Yelena accepted it gracefully. “Thank you,” she said simply.
Still catching his breath, Brody waved her off with a grin. “No need for thanks between us. It’s no big deal p>
As Brody straightened, he suddenly felt the weight of an intense gaze.
He turned his head, only to find Austin staring at him with a piercing look that seemed to cut right through him.
Brody froze, unsure whether to smile or retreat. Had they met before?
He glanced at Austin again, and this time he was sure he didn’t know the man at all. Shrugging it off, Brody shifted his focus elsewhere.
Meanwhile, John nudged Austin with a mischievous grin. “Austin, if you don’t step up soon, someone else might snatch her away p>
Austin shot his friend a cold glare, his voice low and clipped. “Shut up p>
John mimed zipping his lips, though the smirk on his face lingered.
If Austin didn’t care, why should he?
Yelena, unfazed by the tension, handed the invitation to the security guard. “Here’s my invitation,” she said calmly. The guard inspected it carefully, nodded, and stepped aside to let her through.