Chapter 96

Olivia turned back to glance at Tristan. Tristan stared stubbornly at Leslie, his expression full of defiance. "Leslie, what did you do to piss him off? I think I remember who he is-Tristan, right? That senior? Third-year student. He's got real talent in painting. People in our circle call him a prodigy. So why's he challenging you all of a sudden?" Leslie replied lazily, "Beats me." She couldn't care less about irrelevant people. But thinking about it for a sec, it kinda made sense. Challenging her? Why now? Why not earlier or later, but right after Douglas took her in as a student? So... Tristan's aiming to become Parker's apprentice too? ***** At Starcrest Manor, Alfred answered the phone and took the initiative to report, "Ma'am's not home at the moment. She went back to school. Honestly, she's been super dedicated lately." Broderick's voice was low and calm: "Did I even ask you that?" Alfred let out a sheepish chuckle, but before he could say anything else, the call ended. Back th