Chapter 395 A Chance Encounter on Campus 

Chapter 395 A Chance Encounter on Campus 

Spending time together, Alice had found him easy to like. 

Without realizing it, she had grown used to having Eric around. 

If one day he were gone… 

No, she shouldn’t think about that. 

The moment she did, her whole body felt uneasy. 

Sandy was walking around campus. 

A group of girls walked beside her. 

Classes had been tough lately, so they planned to study at the library. 

For someone like Sandy, grades were never a big deal at home. 

As long as she graduated on time, that was enough. 

So compared to the others, her pressure wasn’t that high. 

The girls around her kept sighing. 

“If only a project could fall from the sky.” 

“Do you know Emma? She joined a project and graduated early. And she was sent straight into a PhD program.” 

“The worst part is, once the research is done, she’ll graduate with her PhD right away.” 

“That’s insane.” 

“I’m so jealous I could cry.” 

Sandy wanted a project too. 

But even though the Nolan Group was powerful, those old professors were stubborn. 

Her grades weren’t great either. Right now, she needed to study hard just to barely pass. 

Just then, Maria appeared in front of them. 

Sandy recognized her and knew who she was. 

But she was confused. 

Why would Maria show up here? 

After all, Riverview University required ID checks at the entrance. 

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If your status didn’t match, you couldn’t just walk in. 

Maria smiled calmly at her. 

“I’m a special guest invited by the university,” she said. “I’m here today as a judge for a science club.” 

Sandy froze for a moment. 

Then she remembered, Emma and her friends had started a science club earlier. 

At first, everyone thought it was just for fun; no one took it seriously. 

But over time, Emma really created a patent. 

She sold just five years of usage rights for 3 million dollars. 

From that day on, Emma was financially free. 

The members of the club also earned a good share. 

Now, the science club was one of the university’s top organizations; even Byron had to show it some respect. 

This time, the club was recruiting new graduate students. 

People like Maria, who had studied overseas and had strong skills, were invited to be judges. 

Of course, Maria had her own reasons for coming. 

she wanted to find a few strong mentees. People who could help her and Nathan complete something important. 

She had been walking around campus, hoping to spot serious and talented students. 

she didn’t expect to run into Sandy instead. 

Hi, Mrs. Spencer,” Sandy said with a warm smile. 

Her voice was gentle and polite. 

‘he others quickly gathered around them. 

Sandy made a brief introduction. 

When they learned that Maria was the lady of the Spencers, their eyes filled with admiration. 

What people admired most about the Spencers was never just their wealth. 

t was Maria and Nathan themselves. 

They were top scientists who had made their way out of the country. 

‘eople said they both worked on advanced algorithms so skillfully that it was almost unbelievable.” 

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Just take Maria, for example. When she was pregnant with Alice, she got bored at home. So, she cracked a foreign encryption ¡ystem. 

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That incident caused a huge stir nationwide. 

She even received a large reward for it. 

Of course, Sandy glanced at Maria’s belly. 

That same breakthrough had also brought trouble. 

Wasn’t it because of that case that the child was switched? 

After raising a daughter for so many years, she found out the girl was not her biological child. That kind of blow would be hard for any mother to bear. 

Maybe Maria had a strong mind. At least on the surface, she seemed calm and unaffected. 

“It’s so great that you came to our school,” Sandy said kindly. “Do you know where the club is? I can take you there.” 

Maria was about to refuse, but Ruby needed allies right now. 

And because of Alice, Ruby could never fully trust Maria. 

So instead of forcing that connection, it might be better to work through Sandy. 

Maybe Sandy could be the opening she needed. 

“Alright,” Maria said. “I’ll trouble you, then.” 

Sandy smiled gently. 

“It’s no trouble at all.” 

The two of them walked side by side. 

As they talked, Sandy asked in surprise, “You’re planning to set up a lab? That’s amazing. I can recommend a few real geniuses to you.” 

Then she paused and asked carefully, “Also do you think I’d be suitable?” 

Sandy had originally wanted to study finance. In the end, she was assigned to applied chemistry instead. 

If this major was done right, the future could be limitless. 

Otherwise, she might end up going home to inherit family assets. 

Maria listened, but she didn’t fully believe her. 

What if the people Sandy introduced were spies? 

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A data leak like that was deadly. 

“You could make a list for me,” Maria said calmly. “I’ll review their backgrounds. If anyone fits, I’ll contact you.” 

Sandy became even happier. 

She nodded hard, almost bouncing with excitement. 

Soon, they arrived at the science community floor. 

“Mrs. Spencer,” Sandy said, feeling a little awkward. 

“I’m not a student in this field, so I’m not really allowed to go in. I can only walk you here.” 

Her tone and expression clearly showed that she wanted to go inside. 

Maria noticed at once. “Then come with me; I’m allowed to bring one person.” 

Sandy grew even more embarrassed. “Alright, I’ll go in with 

you 

then.” 

Emma was hosting the session today. 

Inside, many people were running experiments. 

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Emma kept her eyes on them the whole time. 

First, she was worried the experiments might be dangerous and could harm the students. 

Second, she was concerned about whether the data was accurate. 

There were ten people running experiments at the same time. 

She looked relaxed, almost casual. 

But in truth, she knew precisely how far each experiment had progressed and every step each participant had taken. Nothing escaped her notice. 

It was like she could scan everything at a glance. 

The moment Sandy walked in, she saw Emma. 

Jealousy hit her instantly. It was almost impossible to hide, as if her nerves had suddenly flared. 

That strong emotion didn’t escape Maria. 

“You seem to really dislike that club president,” Maria said quietly. 

Sandy stared at Emma, disgust clear in her eyes. 

“She doesn’t even come from a decent background,” Sandy said coldly. “But she managed to seduce Mr. Reese’s son. That’s the only reason she’s standing here today. She really got lucky just for being pretty.” 

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Maria glanced at Emma, then at Sandy. 

To be honest, Emma’s looks couldn’t compare to Sandy’s. 

Sandy had grown up pampered. As she got older, she began professional cosmetic treatments. 

On top of that, she had money–regular spa visits, premium skincare, and the best beauty treatments available. 

Her skin looked flawless. 

Compared to her, Emma clearly looked more worn. 

“Maybe,” Maria said lightly, not calling her out. 

Still, the mention of “Mr. Reese’s son” caught her interest. She wanted to meet him. 

In this day and age, someone was choosing a Cinderella over a real heiress? 

That didn’t seem right at all. 

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Three days later, Alice was at work when she saw Huglan again at the company entrance. 

This time, he wasn’t there to cause trouble. 

“I remembered something,” he said. “I think you should know.” 

Alice raised an eyebrow. “So you’re finally ready to talk about Rosalie,” she said calmly. “Good. Let’s go somewhere else. This isn’t the place.” 

Huglan was surprised. 

He hadn’t expected her to see through him so easily. 

It felt like she could read his mind; nothing he thought could stay hidden. 

“How did you know?” he asked. 

Alice looked at him. 

“Do you really think the things you did in Torenridge could stay hidden from me?” 

Huglan lowered his head at once. Only now did he realize how foolish it had been to go against her before. 

If he had known this would happen, he would have stayed far away after getting out of prison. 

At least then, he might not have been dragged back in with no way out. 

Alice chose a nearby restaurant and asked for a private room. It was safer that way. 

The air–conditioning was set just right; sitting there felt almost comfortable. 

Huglan hadn’t been treated like this in a long time, 

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