Chapter 819

Bonnie saw him standing in a stupor and grinning. She yelled for him, “Professor Reece! Are you coming?” Her voice snapped him out of his thoughts. He jogged over and apologized, “I’m sorry, Ms. Bonnie. I was a little distracted. Thanks for waiting.” “No problem,” Bonnie replied casually and continued descending the stairs. “Let’s head to the auditorium. We’re running late.” “Right!” Reece nodded and hastened to keep up with her. Meanwhile, Avril chatted with her classmates about the new university president. The students were curious, craning their necks to look at the backstage entrance. “Why isn’t the president here yet? I can’t wait to see what she looks like. Is she as young as the rumors say?” Avril thought of Bonnie and blurted out, “She’s young and competent.” Before her classmates could ask her anything, Frankie mocked, “You sound like you know the new president. Tsk, tsk, tsk. Hanging around with someone like Bonnie has turned you into a poser like her.” Avril crossed