Chapter 27: Just Because I'm Her Husband

Seeing that he had managed to control the room, Eric wore his usual cynical expression as he cleared his throat: "Since it's the first day of class and you're all elites from various fields, let's keep it light and introduce ourselves. We'll be classmates from now on and can look out for each other." "Let's start with the student in the first row." The students cooperated, introducing themselves with a mix of confidence and a hint of pride in their backgrounds. Eric adjusted his glasses, hoping Evelyn would understand his good friend’s intentions and, after hearing the introductions, choose those she found interesting to network with. There were only a dozen or so students in the room, so it quickly came to Evelyn's turn. She stepped forward, "My name is Evelyn." The audience showed disdainful expressions; everyone knew she was Damon Hilton’s wife. Rumors circulated about Damon pulling strings to get her in, and they looked down on someone who relied on others' resources instea