Chapter 153 Jeanette Will Always Be My Only Mentee

All eyes and cameras shifted to Kelly. A reporter asked, "Ms. Gilmore, you've said you're Mr. Owen's mentee. Why aren't you coming forward to acknowledge him now that he's here?" Kelly's expression fell, as if life had been drained from her. Owen gave a cold laugh. "I have many students—Marcus, and a few well-known professors—but in my heart, I've always had only one mentee." Jeanette felt a stir of recognition and slowly lifted her head. Owen's eyes softened when they landed on her. "It's always been you, Jeanette. I'll never take another mentee. Anyone scheming for that spot can drop the idea, and stop using my name to prop themselves up." Tears immediately filled Jeanette's eyes. All these years, she had thought Owen had forgotten her. She never imagined he had quietly held a place for her as his mentee, insisting that no one else could take it. She was so touched that she could hardly speak. For Kelly, Owen's words were like a verdict, striking her down instantly. Her face bu