Charlotte walked into the hall and was immediately surrounded by underclassmen.
As a top model and a rising star at Lynelle University, she had grown used to this kind of attention.
A blonde girl, visibly starstruck, instantly turned into Charlotte's biggest fan the moment she saw her.
"Charlotte! Are you here to join Dr. Sterling's research group?"
The blonde's words immediately drew envious gazes from the crowd.
Charlotte felt a twinge of guilt under their scrutiny but maintained her confident demeanor, flashing a subtle yet ambiguous smile.
"Keep it low-key. No need to make a fuss," she said lightly.
The blonde leaned closer, her tone affectionate. "I knew it! You're so humble, no wonder that annoying Lavinia tried to take your place!"
At the mention of Lavinia, a
