Chapter 146
Chapter 146:
Phillip had walked into the James family home with unwavering confidence, only to leave utterly humiliated, unceremoniously ousted by the family.
This incident had transpired without Ashton’s knowledge. As a man who didn’t dwell on the past, Ashton had moved on from his relationship with Emalee and consequently, paid no heed to Phillip or his antics.
Had Phillip not continually provoked him, Ashton would have remained indifferent.
Moreover, Ashton’s days were increasingly consumed by his responsibilities, leaving him little time to concern himself with the affairs of others.
After finishing his work, Ashton gave the task of carrying out the plan to Charlie and Sheila, and hurried back to Inewood University to prepare for an upcoming class.
It had been some time since Ashton last visited the campus. As he walked through, he observed the energetic youths on the sports ground and their laughter and banter.
The atmosphere on the campus was full of youthful exuberance that he found profoundly refreshing.
With the university’s halls echoing the vigor of its students, Ashton readied himself for his first lecture.
Ashton, impeccably prepared, felt a surge of excitement rather than nerves.
To his astonishment, word of his daring rescue of several college girls from gangsters had spread like wildfire across the school, elevating him to the status of a campus legend unbeknownst to him.
Upon entering the classroom, he was met with a barricade of students who warmly blocked the entrance to celebrate his arrival.
Among the enthusiastic faces, Ashton noticed a familiar one lingering behind the throng—Selena.
His smile widened with recognition; he hadn’t anticipated that she would be attending his class.
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Selena, mindful of her frail health, had opted not to jostle with the crowd. Instead, she sat at a distance, offering him a gentle wave and a bright smile.
Ashton could tell that the period of rest had rejuvenated her significantly.
Their eyes met across the bustling room, exchanging smiles and silent greetings.
As the bell signaled the start of class, Ashton navigated through the crowd to the platform.
“Hello, everyone,” he began, ready to introduce himself. But before he could continue, a chorus of voices cut him off.
“You’re Mr. Ashton Baldwin!” exclaimed a group of students, their voices bubbling with excitement. “Everyone in our school knows you now!”
“Yeah! Mr. Baldwin, you are so handsome. Why don’t you become an idol instead of teaching at school?”
Jenna, Selena’s best friend, had harbored some reservations about Ashton in the past. However, after witnessing his heroics, she had become one of his staunchest admirers.
Hearing the teasing suggestion, Jenna immediately bristled with displeasure. She snorted dismissively and retorted, “Stop your nonsense! If Mr. Baldwin is really persuaded to resign by you, I won’t be able to see him in daily life!”
“That’s right! Mr. Baldwin, don’t listen to their nonsense. You can’t resign. I want to come to your class every day!”
The compliments from the girls continued, and even though Ashton had anticipated a warm welcome, the unabashed admiration left him slightly embarrassed.
However, not everyone was thrilled by the overwhelming attention Ashton received.
A few boys in the class had enrolled in the music class hoping to forge romantic connections. However, Ashton’s arrival immediately captivated all the girls in the class. Their admiration was palpable, eliciting a hint of jealousy from their male classmates.
Among them, Wade Becker felt particularly displeased.
He had joined the class primarily to spend time with his crush, Jenna, seeing it as a perfect opportunity to get closer to her.
But now, with Jenna openly infatuated with Ashton and lavishing him with attention, Wade couldn’t help but feel a sting of jealousy.
Feeling a mix of sadness and resolve, Wade glanced at Jenna and couldn’t restrain himself any longer. He stood up abruptly and declared, “Mr. Baldwin, I’ve heard of your great achievements in music. I challenge you to a musical duel!” His declaration sent a wave of shock through the room.
Despite the murmurs in the background, Wade remained unfazed and continued, “Mr. Baldwin, it’s no secret that you’ve been under Professor Stewart’s tutelage. However, today marks your first lecture with us. None of us have had the privilege of observing…”
As the bell signaled the start of class, Ashton navigated through the crowd to the platform.
“Hello, everyone,” he began, ready to introduce himself. But before he could continue, a chorus of voices cut him off.
“You’re Mr. Ashton Baldwin!” exclaimed a group of students, their voices bubbling with excitement. “Everyone in our school knows you now!”
“Yeah! Mr. Baldwin, you are so handsome. Why don’t you become an idol instead of teaching at school?”
Jenna, Selena’s best friend, had harbored some reservations about Ashton in the past. However, after witnessing his heroics, she had become one of his staunchest admirers.
Hearing the teasing suggestion, Jenna immediately bristled with displeasure. She snorted dismissively and retorted, “Stop your nonsense! If Mr. Baldwin is really persuaded to resign by you, I won’t be able to see him in daily life!”
“That’s right! Mr. Baldwin, don’t listen to their nonsense. You can’t resign. I want to come to your class every day!”
The compliments from the girls continued, and even though Ashton had anticipated a warm welcome, the unabashed admiration left him slightly embarrassed.
However, not everyone was thrilled by the overwhelming attention Ashton received.
A few boys in the class had enrolled in the music class hoping to forge romantic connections. However, Ashton’s arrival immediately captivated all the girls in the class. Their admiration was palpable, eliciting a hint of jealousy from their male classmates.
Among them, Wade Becker felt particularly displeased.
He had joined the class primarily to spend time with his crush, Jenna, seeing it as a perfect opportunity to get closer to her.
But now, with Jenna openly infatuated with Ashton and lavishing him with attention, Wade couldn’t help but feel a sting of jealousy.
Feeling a mix of sadness and resolve, Wade glanced at Jenna and couldn’t restrain himself any longer. He stood up abruptly and declared, “Mr. Baldwin, I’ve heard of your great achievements in music. I challenge you to a musical duel!” His declaration sent a wave of shock through the room.
Despite the murmurs in the background, Wade remained unfazed and continued, “Mr. Baldwin, it’s no secret that you’ve been under Professor Stewart’s tutelage. However, today marks your first lecture with us. None of us have had the privilege of observing…”
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