Daru's brows furrowed.
Indeed, there seems to be a misunderstanding…Didn't Hailey already arrange for him to be the representative?
Was someone challenging her authority, or did the academy staff simply make a mistake in coordination?
Either way, Daru was not giving up his spot. He earned it fair and square, after all, plus everything would probably be fixed soon.
"No," he responded in refusal.
The smile on the gorgeous Nathalie's face froze, and for the first time in her career, she did not know what to do.
Still, she was a natural in her field. The event hostess found a way to ease things:
"I understand, Sir Finnley. The organizers are currently discussing the misunderstanding. You may stay and wait for their verdict.
A lavender-haired young woman emerged from the entrance at that moment, walking towards a certain area with clenched jaws and fists.
A few dozen moments later, Lynn stood face to face with Daru.
