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With this thought in mind, I immediately put on a gentle expression, concealing my true feelings. No one would suspect what was going on in my head. When the car finally stopped, I followed the man quickly into the building.
As we stood in the elevator, he suddenly glanced back at me, and I caught a glimpse of something unsettling in his eyes. “Mr. Barnes has always been highly regarded. You’re lucky to have this opportunity, but we need to clarify some things.” I nodded, feigning innocence as if I didn’t understand. It was important for him to believe I was naive.
“Mr. Barnes will likely offer you some valuable insights and suggest better methods to help you advance in your career.”
I was well aware that those “methods” meant following the conventional academic path. However, I pretended to be clueless and asked, “Why did we have to meet here? Couldn’t we use a classroom?”
I adopted a distressed and anxious demeanor as if I were a newcomer to such places. This made him uncomfortable, and I noticed a flicker of malice in his gaze.
“This place is discreet, don’t you see? If Mr. Barnes were truly comfortable, why would I have had to pick you up from campus? Some things aren’t as simple as you think.”
I acted as if I was completely in the dark, nodding to his words.
Before long, the elevator doors opened, and he led me into a uniquely designed room.
From the layout, the room was clearly a luxurious presidential suite.
“Mr. Barnes is right in there. You can go in and see for yourself. Just remember, don’t upset him. You have a great chance to impress him and get some practical experience here.”
I feigned surprise and nodded as if this opportunity was important for me. This relaxed him, allowing me to gauge his intentions more clearly.
I needed to maintain a facade of vulnerability to ensure he’d let his guard down.
Taking a deep breath, I timidly pushed the door open and stepped inside with a cautious expression.
Upon entering, I spotted Duncan, who looked up with a playful glint in his eyes as if assessing me, trying to read what I was all about. It made me feel awkward and a bit uncomfortable.
“Mr. Barnes, is there something you wanted to talk to me about?” I put on a very straightforward expression, immediately making him uncomfortable.
He frowned slightly in response. “Why are young people so restless these days? Don’t you realize this is a fantastic opportunity?”
His words stung a bit, filling me with shame, and I lowered my gaze. As he noticed my submissive demeanor, he seemed to relax, a subtle smile creeping onto his face. Chapter 342
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