Chapter 52

"Your ex-boyfriend's new girlfriend wants to come polish her resume under my name too. As my so-called student, just showing up to the competition would earn her some courtesy points from the judges. Even if she's terrible, she could still land an 'Astra Cup' nomination." Calliope lowered her gaze, voice calm and even. "I didn't ask to be your student just to get ahead or rack up trophies." She paused. When she looked up again, her eyes were clear and determined. "Professor, you know Aether. I only managed to develop it thanks to your teaching and the help from the senior students. But AI evolves so fast, and Aether hit a serious wall. I want to break through it-fast." "That little hurdle got you stumped?" Michael let out a short laugh. He stood up, walked over to his bookshelf, rummaged a bit, then tossed one of his books into her arms. "Take it. Read it carefully. Then come back and tell me again why you want to be my student." "What I want is a reason from the heart." Calliope clutc