Chapter 13: She Got It Wrong

The last time they met, Professor Lauren didn’t sense much ambition from Ella. She thought Ella was a promising student who could be nurtured. But today, Professor Lauren realized she had been wrong. It seemed her judgment of people wasn’t always as accurate as she thought, especially when it came to the girl standing in front of her. “As for the spot, talking to me won’t change anything. Everything is based on merit. If you have the skills and can earn it, I won’t stand in your way,” Professor Lauren said, her tone suddenly much colder. Ella hadn’t expected this shift in attitude. She remembered that during their last meeting, while Professor Lauren wasn’t overly warm, she certainly hadn’t been this distant. What had gone wrong? “Professor, did I do something wrong? If I did, please tell me, and I’ll correct it as soon as possible,” Ella said, her heart pounding with worry. She was desperate to secure this opportunity. “You haven’t done anything wrong. In fact, you’ve done well.