But Jane did not realize what was wrong. From the moment Professor James chose Penelope over her, the teacher-student relationship in his heart had already changed.
Therefore, Jane deflated her mouth and said nonchalantly, "Professor, this is the candidate you favored, but she's nothing more than that."
Professor James's expression sank.
Seeing this, Penelope on the side also made a decision.
"Ms. Yates, I'm willing to compete with you."
Jane nodded.
"Very good, you have courage, but words are not enough. I will not show mercy to you. You'd better be prepared to lose."
Jane was still confident in her abilities.
Penelope replied nonchalantly, "We'll see. Just... Ms. Yates, these words you said to your teacher should still be kept in your mind and not forgotten."
Jane's complexion changed.
"Are you lecturing me?"
Penelope responded unassumingly, "I don't dare. I'm just reminding you kindly."
Jane looked towards Professor James, who was a little embarrassed by what Penelope had just said.
"Professor, I..."
Professor James waved his hand, very generously. "There’s no harm. Now that we are all old, the stage should also be handed over to you, young people. Since this is the case, you should show your skills and let everyone see.
I think the eyes of the masses are discerning, and we can definitely tell a winner from a loser."
Jane's eyes sank.
She felt the damn desire to win.
She must win.
"Penelope, let's talk based on our skills. Bring out your work three days later. I want to see what skills you have."
Penelope did not show any weakness. "Fine, then let's see how good you are with your work."
They stared at each other, no one lost in terms of momentum.
When everyone had left, only Penelope, Megan, and Professor James were left.
Megan was also understanding and knew that Penelope and Professor James had something to talk about, so she took the lead and said, "I'll wait for you in the car."
When she left…
Only Penelope and Professor James were left.
She actually could not quite understand why he chose her.
It seemed like he understood her doubts.
Professor James took the lead and said, "Don't think too much. Show your skills and draw your design properly."
These words were full of comfort and encouragement.
Penelope swallowed back all the words that came to her mouth. She did not want to fail Professor James's expectations.
"Don't worry. I will work hard."
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