Chapter 198

Coraline also grabbed her hand, her eyes filled with gratitude. Meanwhile, across from her, Jessica took a deep breath and suppressed her disbelief. This was the time to take the way out. She'd be a fool if she didn't. After all, she had no intention of really performing a bikini show. Just then, applause suddenly erupted. No one knew who started it, but the clapping quickly grew into a thunderous ovation. "Professor Reed truly has exceptional skills. Is it because of her expertise in physics that her grasp of mechanics is so spot on? Or is she just a naturally genius scholar?" A man's voice rang out. Everyone instinctively turned toward the source and saw the host of the banquet, Damian. With his handsome face, tall figure, and refined demeanor, Damian was the quintessential gentleman of the elite. He radiated elegance and charm. It wasn't hard to see why many women were drawn to him—including Jessica, who was completely infatuated. However, as Damian approached, the crowd noti