Chapter 196Before Shakira could fully process it, she saw Walter sit down next to Sean, and her scalp tingled. She thought, ‘Oh no, he’s sitting with Sean? Are they going to cause some issues…?*****The moment Walter appeared, Sean lifted his chin and stared intently at Walter who was in the wheelchair and thought Walter seemed hard to get along with.After Walter took his seat, Sean could feel the intense vibe coming from Walter. Unavoidably, Sean’s gaze became more curious as he scrutinized Walter.There were quite a few famous people in Crescentville, and he was run into Walter at several events. Honestly, he respected Walter.Walter became famous at a young age, disappeared for a few years, and then came back with a leg injury.Although his personality changed a lot, his courage and skills were remarkable. With him in charge, it seemed nobody would surpass the Lopez Group for years.”Mr. Lopez, I’ve heard so much about you.” Sean greeted warmlyWalter slightly turned his head, glanced at Sean, and then looked away again, maintaining his aloof demeanor. Sean’s lips twitched.Benji peeked his head out and warmly extended his hand to Sean. “Hello, Mr. Reynolds. I’ve always heard you’re young and talented, but we never had a chance to meet. Quite a coincidence today, right?”Benji chuckled softly, “My brother has a bit of a temper. Mr. Reynolds, hope it doesn’t bother you.”Sean chuckled along, “It was impulsive of me. I’m glad I didn’t offend Mr. Lopez.”Feeling the urge to gossip, Benji couldn’t resist asking, “What brings Mr. Reynolds here today? Could it be that you came especially for someone?”Sean straightened his suit, standing confidently, and said, “You’re right.”Benji’s eyes brightened, itching to gossip about which student Sean was there for, when Walter, who had been maintaining a serious demeanor, suddenly and coldly cut in. “In this kind of setting, Mr. Reynolds, it might be wise to hold back.” Walter spoke each word with caution and there was an undertone of warning, “If something embarrassing happens, it won’t be a good look.”Sean’s smile froze and asked, “What do you mean, Mr. Lopez?”Benji felt a hint of trouble and wondered what his big brother was doing.”Misunderstanding! Misunderstanding!” Benji quickly reached out his arm to block the way. “Don’t misunderstand, Mr. Reynolds. Walter speaks his mind. He was just giving you a friendly reminder.”Honestly, given today’s occasion, it’s best to keep a low profile to avoid unnecessary trouble for the person you care about.”Sean scoffed and said, “I already know that, Mr. Lopez. No need for reminders!”At that moment, Patrick slowly made his way to the stage with the help of an assistant and began his speech. Sean glanced at Walter but chose not to pursue the matter fürther.1/4III<07_56 Tue, Nov 5Chapter 1961.92%Gradually, the once noisy auditorium quieted down. Patrick, wearing his reading glasses, finished his prepared speech, and amid the anticipation of many students, announced the official start of this year's internship selection.He said, "Today, we have several honored guests in the audience who, like us, are concerned about the development of Crescentville and the training of talents at our university."On this occasion, I represent Crescentville University in sincerely thanking our distinguished guests for their generous support of our talent development programs," Patrick said. Patrick's voice rang clearly throughout the hall as he took a step back and bowed to those in the first row.The students stood up and applauded. After Patrick stood up, he gestured slightly with his hand. "This time, the selection process will be a bit different."Our esteemed guests have priority. If they find a student they like, that student can directly join their company without going through the lottery." As soon as Patrick finished speaking, the entire auditorium burst into excitement again."Wow! Do these big shots pick people themselves? Isn't that a clear advantage? After graduation, they won't need to worry about finding a job!" "Well, not necessarily. Even if the big shots choose you now, if your internship performance isn't good enough, you could still get kicked out..." "I'm just curious about the ones not chosen. Isn't that superGrawkward?""What does it matter? It's better than not having the chance to be picked at all!""I'm just curious, who is the top student of the year?!"Patrick signaled to the host, who smiled and took over. "Alright, let's have the usher bring up the lottery box and give a warm round of applause to welcome the students ranked tenth in their respective classes to the stage." The applause was thunderous as several students stood up from different parts of the auditorium and went on stage, lining31. up.In the front row, a few people were already looking at the students' profiles on their tablets. A general manager, representing the Banks family, raised a hand, wrote down a name on a piece of paper, and handed it to the usher. The usher announced the name, and a short male student on stage jumped up in joy and rushed off to give the general manager a big bear hug.hank you!" said the male student.The audience burst into laughter as the rest of the students who weren't selected faced Patrick's random selection process, each assigned to their respective internship companies. It was pure luck. Some were excited, while others were disappointed. Yvette stared intently at the stage, not blinking. Seeing her so nervous, Rebecca smiled and gently held Yvette's hand. "Are you nervous?"Yvette blinked and nodded. "Mom, do you think someone will choose me?"When Patrick announced that some fortunate students could skip the random draw and go straight into a company, Yvette was thrilled. She wanted that honor more than anything! Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ Findηøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.Hearing her daughter's cautious words, Rebecca felt both compassion and love. "Of course, my darling daughter! You're so excellent, ranking second in your grade. Surely someone will want to choose you."2/4<07_56 Tue, Nov 5Chapter 196IPShe gave Yvette a comforting tap on the nose and said, "Besides, with your brother and Martha supporting you, and several other families as well... They would probably be competing to choose you." Hearing this, Yvette's face was full of shyness, and the sparkle in her eyes grew even brighter. But she said, "Honestly, it's no big deal. Internships are about gaining experience, and it's the same wherever I go." Rebecca was relieved to hear Yvette's mature outlook."Next, let's welcome the students who ranked second in their respective grades to come up on stage," said the host.Yvette let go of Rebecca's hand and gracefully walked onto the stage. Standing there, feeling everyone's eyes on her, Yvette couldn't help but stand tall and flash a bright, confident smile.She glanced over the audience at Shakira and raised an eyebrow with a hint of pride. Then, her eyes were filled with anticipation as she eagerly looked at the people in the front row Martha looked at the tablet in her hand, then at Yvette on stage, and was quite surprised. "Oh, is that Yvette? She's second in her grade. Very promising."Cody felt proud and said. "This morning, Yvette told me she did well because Joe helped her study. Joe is first in the grade, and Yvette is second. They've made us proud." While Cody and Martha were talking, Finn handed the name list to the usher.Cody paused for a moment and continued, "The two of them get along so well. If they could intern together and support each other, I'm sure they'd achieve a lot."Martha chuckled, pretending not to catch Cody's hint. "Helping classmates is what Joe should do, and as for their grades, they are still young and need more experience." Martha sat back, showing no intention to choose Yvette. Cody looked a bit embarrassed.Over there, the hostess announced that the Nelson Group had selected Yvette.Yvette glanced at the others below the stage. None of them moved, and some were absorbed in their phones, not even sparing her a glance. She clenched her fist in frustration.She stepped forward, keeping her expression calm. "The Nelson Group is my family business. My dad and brothers chose me out of love and care, but I want to draw lots like everyone else, to truly challenge myself." As soon as Yvette said this, everyone burst into surprise."Wow, Yvette's really thinking big!""Now that's a truly ambitious girl! I always thought she was just a pampered princess who couldn't endure hardships, but now I've completely changed my mind about her."Cody shook his head with a smile and raised an eyebrow at Martha. "Looks like my daughter is thinking just like you." Martha chuckled but didn't say anything.Patrick nodded and said, "Alright, since you've turned down Mr. Nelson's offer, let's go with the draw." The screen started scrolling, and below Yvette's name, her internship company flipped to the Lopez Group. The room erupted with excitement once again. "Yvette's luck is unbelievable!""After all, she's the cherished Nelson heiress. Could someone unlucky be so adored and even date Joe, the campus heartthrob?"Xanthe rolled her eyes dramatically and exclaimed, "What kind of crazy luck is this!" Shakira thought about it. The drifter3/407:56 Tue,Chapter 196who managed to get into the Eastlake Valley Estate must have been pretty lucky.392%Yvette couldn't believe it herself and covered her face! Look, her good fortune had come back! Amidst the booming cheers. of the students, Yvette proudly stepped down from the stage.The host raised his voice, interrupting the noisy chatter. "Next, let's welcome our top student to the stage."Yvette paused on her way back to her seat, her eyes roaming around the class section, curious to discover who that elusive top student was.