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Chapter 256:
Wyatt caught the tail end of the conversation as he stepped into the room and quietly asked, “Did Denny need something from you p>
Even though his tone stayed neutral, Amelia picked up on a flicker of annoyance in it.
With a playful grin, she met his gaze and replied, “It’s Kretol University’s centennial celebration today. I was asking Denny if he wanted to attend p>
“If it’s a celebration party, I suppose you can bring family along?” Wyatt said.
“Yes, but you’re still recovering—” Amelia hesitated, concern showing in her voice.
“Really, I’m good to go with you. Marc checked me over. Nothing to worry about!” Wyatt interjected before she could object.
That evening, cars crowded the university’s main gate, blocking the way for anyone hoping to drive through.
Without missing a beat, Amelia told the driver to stop and started guiding Wyatt through the bustling entrance on foot.
Not much had changed at Kretol University; the old brickwork and stately halls held on to their classic charm.
𝗙o𝗹𝘭𝗼𝘸 𝗎𝘴 𝗈𝗻 ѕ.𝖼𝘰𝘮
The place brought back memories for Amelia, who had not walked these grounds for ages.
As they made their way from the gate to the Business Administration Department, Amelia kept Wyatt entertained with details about each building while watching him closely in case his injuries bothered him. When she noticed he seemed perfectly fine, her worry faded.
The surrounding buildings and Wyatt held Amelia’s focus, leaving her unaware of the curious looks thrown their way.
From the moment Amelia and Wyatt crossed onto campus, it felt as if every pair of eyes lingered on them.
But Wyatt carried himself with such quiet authority that no one dared to approach.
Even on a night of celebration, students mostly stuck to their own circles and favorite corners.
Amelia flashed Wyatt a cheerful look and said, “Let’s head to my old classroom. You have to see it p>
Wyatt, catching her infectious, joyful energy, found himself grinning. In that moment, he saw Amelia in a new light, as if she were still a college girl—so young and radiant.
Inside a spacious classroom.
A bright grin stretched across Axton’s face as he looked at the sharply dressed man in front of him. “I can’t believe you actually made it! When did you get back to town p>
“Work brought me to Kretol, and the centennial seemed like the perfect chance to join the celebration with Amelia p>
Just the mention of Amelia’s name brought a spark to Axton’s eyes. “Wait, does that mean Amelia’s coming, too p>
Once Denny confirmed it, Axton’s grin grew even wider.
As they chatted, Denny quietly passed a check to Axton.
The easygoing look on Axton’s face disappeared in a flash, and displeasure crept in as he looked at Denny and asked, “Why are you handing this to me p>
With gentle reassurance, Denny explained, “I want to make sure you know there’s no hidden agenda here. This donation goes straight to the School of Management. I’ve heard you’re about to launch a bunch of new research programs, so I’m pitching in for the budget p>
The mention of research projects immediately piqued Axton’s interest. He knew better than anyone that those projects should have taken off ages ago, but money had always been tight for the School of Management, so plans had been postponed.
By stepping up with his donation, Denny solved a real headache for Axton. “I used to be a member of this school myself. Now that I can help out, it’s only right to support the place that shaped me p>
Denny’s sincerity left Axton with no reason to refuse, so he took the fifty-million check. This was a fund collected by Axton himself, not requiring submission to the university, and could be fully invested in the School of Management’s research projects.
With the check in hand, Axton made his way to the front and shared the big news with everyone gathered.
Plenty of faces in the packed room belonged to students just getting started at the School of Management. When they heard about the donation, excitement swept through the room, and voices rang out in thanks to Denny.
Denny took it in stride, nodding back at the students who called out to him. Axton, meanwhile, stood back and watched. At first, he felt proud, but a pang of regret followed.
His time as Denny’s mentor had lasted only a year, but he had always admired the young man’s gifts. He was also aware of Denny’s feelings for Amelia. When he learned about Amelia’s broken engagement with Jaxton, his first thought had been to pair her with Denny, yet she had ended up marrying Wyatt.
Just then, noise near the door caught everyone’s attention.