Chapter 14

Justin sought Iris out, not for romance, but for academic discussions. Still, waiting for her outside the dormitory in the middle of the night was bold and even almost scandalous in their environment. As male students returned to their dorms, they couldn't help but glance over, their smirks teasing. Iris wanted to turn and walk away, but seeing Justin's determined expression, she had no choice but to approach him. Grinning, he held out a notebook and said, "Iris, I made some study notes for you." Iris hesitated as she stared at the pink notebook in his hand. She loved learning and knew that Justin was a prodigy in cryptography. He was far ahead of the curriculum even before classes had started. If anyone's notes were worth reading, it was his. They had met in the library. While other students spent their free time exploring the campus, Iris had chosen solitude and buried herself in books. However, her success in getting into Bellevue University wasn't just due to intelligence. In