Chapter 229

Jefferson's smile persisted as he basked in the certainty that Jason wouldn't manage to bring Catty today. "Myan is here! Let's go greet her, and remember to be respectful!" "I can't believe it! Myan is my role model!" As Myan approached, the crowd's focus shifted from taunting Jason to surrounding her. Jefferson cast a victorious glance at Jason before joining the group. "Welcome, Myan! We're thrilled to have you here for our art exhibition," he said. Myan responded with a courteous smile, her pride evident. "As you know, I don't usually attend events like this." Jefferson quickly agreed, saying, "Of course. As a painter, you likely prefer a quiet environment and wouldn't want to demean yourself by visiting our school." Myan replied nonchalantly, "It's not about demeaning myself. If you hadn't invited me, I wouldn't have shown up." Jefferson's satisfaction was evident as he relished Jason's discomfort. Just as he was about to shower Myan with more flattery, he felt a cool, del