Chapter 1010

A friend called out, "Hailey, let's go. Time for class." Hailey stood up, saying, "Alright." The lecture hall was jam-packed that afternoon, and every seat was filled with students eager to catch a glimpse of the rising star in the business world. Hailey couldn't help but be struck by how much buzz surrounded this so-called rising star. As the lecture was about to begin, she pulled out her phone and sent Jonah another message on WhatsApp. "Mr. Pilsner, what are you up to right now?" But there was no response from him. Why wasn't he answering? Hailey figured he was probably busy. Just then, one of Hailey's classmates nudged her, practically bouncing in her seat. "Hailey, put your phone away and look! The rising star is here! The rising star was here already? The lecture hall buzzed with excitement. "He's here! Look, over there!" "Is he hot?" "Where is he? I can't see him!" A tall, broad-shouldered figure strode into the room, and the entire lecture hall erupted with a coll