CHAPTER 8: TRIPPING OVER THE FEET

Harry didn’t say much. He gave a brief nod and then returned to his seat on the right side of the platform, where a few plush chairs had been set up against the wall for him and his team. He sat down, his posture relaxed but attentive, as he observed the room from his spot. Victoria Rossi Fischer noticed the chairs and realized they were reserved for Harry and his team. Harry and Professor Roche took their seats below while Mr. Luca took the stage to begin the lecture. Victoria had heard of Mr. Luca before. He had been a renowned Saint George's University professor for many years before retiring. Today, he was back as a guest lecturer, explicitly invited to this event. His reputation for having deep insights into international economics was well-known, and many students were eager to hear him speak. Listening to one of his lectures was like gaining three years of knowledge from an economics textbook. Victoria sat up straight, her pen poised above her notebook as she focused intentl