Chapter 985

Hazel shook off the strange thoughts clouding her mind and continued toward campus. But just as she neared the school gates, she noticed an unusual crowd—mostly girls, whispering excitedly among themselves. "President Fuller is *so* handsome!" "I heard he’s twenty-seven, but he looks like he’s barely twenty-two!" "Is he here for the Challenge Cup again? Rumor has it the winner gets one-on-one mentorship with him. Ugh, I should’ve majored in physics!" "It’s not too late. The competition’s open to all majors." "But he usually heads straight to the principal’s office. Why is he waiting at the gate today? Could he be picking up his girlfriend?" That last question dropped like a stone into water—instantly stirring the crowd into a frenzy. "President Fuller has a *girlfriend*? No way! That’s never even shown up in the tabloids!" "Could it be Violet? People have seen his assistant pick her up before, and they say she has access to his private residence..." "Look! Violet’s coming!" All eyes tu