Chapter 1123

"I came to pick you up," Edmund said calmly. "Since you're not from the University of Glendale, I thought you might need some help finding your way around." "Mr. Murdoch, you're so considerate," Megan replied with a sweet smile. Edmund's expression remained impassive. His interest lay in students' academic potential, not their appearances; to him, everyone looked fairly similar—attractiveness made no significant impact. "Follow me," Edmund instructed as he led the way. Amidst the envious stares of the crowd, Megan walked confidently behind Edmund toward the Advanced Studies Building. Her arrival quickly sparked a flurry of speculation and chatter. "Who's that? She's pretty cute. I don't remember seeing her on the campus beauty list before. Could she be Mr. Murdoch's girlfriend or something?" "You're out of the loop. That's Megan from the neighboring Institute of Technology—she's a physics prodigy and has won awards in almost every competition. She's truly exceptional!" "Serious