Chapter 72

Seeing how disappointed Sophie was, Evelyn felt a twinge of guilt. It wasn't Sophie's fault that she was Jasper's niece, after all. Felicia, perceptive as always, glanced between Jasper and Evelyn before offering a reassuring smile. "It's all right. It seems that Sophie doesn't have the chance to become your student, but who knows? Perhaps there will be another opportunity in the future." … Soon, it was time for lunch. As everyone took their seats, Felicia sat at the head of the table with Jasper on her left and Lucian on her right. Initially, Evelyn and Cindy were supposed to sit near Lucian, but Sophie insisted on sitting with Cindy, which left Evelyn in a position next to Felicia on the left, with Lucian further down. It seemed like a reasonable arrangement until Felicia spoke up again, "Ms. Monroe, why don't you sit on my right? I'd love to chat with both you and Lucian." Then, she gave Jasper a knowing look. "Well? Aren't you going to make room for Ms. Monroe?" Evelyn an