Catly followed behind Ophelia, wondering. "The history of Delfiner''s development? Can''t she just search for that online?


    Ophelia paused her steps, turned her head slightly, and lowered her voice. "Don''t you have sses? Why are you following


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    "I don''t have sses this afternoon. I''ll help you look for them" With that said, Carly began darting between the bookshelves, eagerly searching for the books.


    Ophelia gave her a brief nce, withdrew her gaze, and began searching for books herself.


    Time slipped away quietly, apanied by the soft rustle of turning pages.


    None of the books Ophelia looked through had any useful information.


    She wondered if maybe she was searching in the wrong direction


    Carly said, "Ms. Spencer, take a look at this one."


    A book with a dark red cover was handed to Ophelia. The color was like long-dried blood, creating a stifling feeling.


    The book was titled "The Old Denex.


    Just from the title and cover, it seemed more like a novel.


    In fact, when Ophelia opened it, it turned out to be a novel.


    The author went by the pen name Jason, and the protagonist was named Jake.


    The story seemed to be set twenty to thirty years ago.


    Back then, everything wasn''t as convenient as it was now. Jake, who came from a small town to make a living in Denes, was struck by the dazzling vibrancy of the big city for the first time. At seventeen, it was an age where he was curious about everything.


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    He worked carrying packages at the Denex docks, making 100 dors a month. He needed to return the bottles of beer. ? te of pasta cost fifty cents, and a formal meal was 3 dors.


    His biggest dream was to save up enough money to spend a whole day in the movie theater, a ce where all the wealthy folks hung out.


    He also wanted to check it out.


    Ophelia flipped through a few pages. It was all descriptive, written in a clear and straightforward manner, easy to read but not very gripping.


    At that moment, her phone vibrated in her pocket.


    Keh was calling, and she didn''t dare ignore it.


    She walked to the window and answered the call. A deep, pleasant voice came from the other end. "What are you doing?"


    "Atthe library," she answered softly.


    "Alright, I won''t be able to join you for dinner tonight, so get some rest early," said Keh.


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    He had been especially busy these past few days. This arrangement was perfect for Opliels as it gave her time to read in the evening


    It was only after the call ended that she realized it was already past five o''clock.


    Looking up, she realized that the library had seen a whole bume of peoplee and go


    "Ms. Spencer, I''ve found two more books for you, Carly said, bringing over two more hooks.


    Ophelia could tell that Carly was really making an effort to help her find the books.


    "Thank you. I''m sorry it took so long. You didn''t even get a chance to have lunch, Ophelia said.


    Carly replied, "No worries Consider it a diet day"


    "Could you help me check out these books? Just these few. There were two more she hadn''t finished, which she intended to take home and savor at her leisure. Ophelia nced at the novel again and ced it on top of the pile. "These five in total.


    "Sure, no problem," Carly was happy to help.


    The checkout was a quick process.


    After Ophelia thanked Carly, she carried the books and left the library.


    After she left, Lesly came over to look for Carly.


    "Carly, what are you doing here? I''ve been looking for you all afternoon. Carly, I have a great idea to get back at that new professor," said Lesly.


    What''s the big deal?'' thought Lesly.


    Carly frowned, "What are you nning?"


    Look at this." Lesly proudly handed over her phone.


    It was a video with a supermarket scene.


    Carly asked, "What''s so interesting about that?"


    Isn''t it just a supermarket argument? thought Carly.


    Lesly pointed at the person on the screen. "See who that is? Isn''t that Ms. Spencer, having a fight in a supermarket, acting all self-righteous? Can such a person really be a professor? I have to make sure all the guys see this clearly." Carly warned, "Don''t go posting it everywhere."


    Lesly was startled by Carly''s sudden shift in attitude. She didn''t say that earlier today.


    "What are you afraid of? Afraid she''ll use her power for personal revenge? What''s there to be afraid of? In this digital age, if she dares to do that, we''ll expose her online and get the school to suspend her," said Lesly.


    Besides, if a video like this got out, it would tarnish her reputation as a teacher, and her chances of staying at Denex University would be zero.


    "Ms. Spencer is really kind and didn''t even take offense at what you said in ss. I think by following Ms. Spencer, I can truly learn something valuable," said Carly.


    Ledy looked at her fi pwise Aren''t you worried Andrew rig the interesteil in her


    At the mention of Andrew Coner, a bhish of shyness mixed wit


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    Lesly said, Tm doing this for your own good, Everyone knows Andrew''s got a thing for the former school belle, and honeatly. Ms. Spencer looks and acts a lot like that girl. Plus, she a professor. It''s hard not to be drawn to her Carly didn''t take it to heart. In any case, don''t do anything reckless.


    "Alright, alright... Lesly agreed on the surface, but in her heart, die was still nor convinced


    That night, she quietly uploaded the video online.


    At Rosewood Manor, Ophelia stayed in the study after dinner, continuing to delve into the books,


    She read until her eyes started feeling a bit sore


    She yawned, flipped through a few more pages, and her eyelids started to feel heavy. Somehow, she ended up falling asleep at her desk.


    Late at night, when Keh returned, he noticed the study light was on and the door was open.


    Ophelia was dozing, resting her head on her arms, one of which was pressed down on a book.


    Keh walked over, carrying a faint smell of blood.


    He only nced briefly and understood why she was reading these books.


    He carefully picked up Ophelia and carried her to the bedroom. As heid her on the soft bed, Ophelia slowly opened her


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    She wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him closer.


    "You''re back... Her voice wasnguid and sweet, sending a pleasant shiver through his heart.


    Keh said, "Not sleeping? If not, then get up and do something


    Hearing this, Ophelia immediately closed her eyes, let go, pulled the covers, and turned over.


    She acted as if she hadn''t said anything.


    This guy had only one thing on his mind


    Keh chuckled softly and ced a gentle kiss on her forehead. "Sleep tight."


    Ophelia wanted to ask if he was going to sleep, but she hesitated, worried that he might drag her out of bed and start mi out with her.


    She started off pretending to sleep, but then she really did drift off.


    In the middle of the night, Ophelia sensed that the spot beside her remained vacant, and upon reaching out, she felt no


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    She instinctively opened her eyes, wondering. ''Did Kehe back or not? He must havee back, or how did 1 up back in the bedroom? Then why didn''t hee to the bedroom to sleep?"


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    It was still dark outside, and pnly a dim night light lit up the room.


    She got up from the bed and quickly threw on some clothes.


    As she left the bedroom, she noticed a strip of lighting from under the study door.


    As she got closer, she could barely hear Keh''s deep voice though the door.