A SUBSTITUTE BRIDE

Collin’s bad mood disappeared in an instant. He calmly entered the banquet hall and saw Ines looking for him.

He walked over to her and whispered,Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

– I’m back.

She purged her lips and smiled. She turned to Lyana with a guilty expression.

– Brother Collin, I’m so sorry to have made it difficult for you. Anyway, she’s my sister. I …

As Ines spoke, her eyes lit up. She started sobbing softly.

Collin took out a handkerchief and gently wiped away Ines’ tears. Slowly, he says,

– It’s okay, don’t worry. Don’t blame yourself for the mistakes of others.

– Thank you, Brother Collin.

Ines sniffed and whispered,

– My sister’s emotional state is pretty stable now, but let’s not mention what happened five years ago ahead of her. I’m afraid she…

Ines did not have to continue her sentence. Collin knew what Lyana could do.

At the time, she burned down an entire school building!

At that thought, he silently pulled Ines into his embrace. At the time, people blamed Ines behind her back for what Lyana had done. His heart ached when he said it,

– I know. You are so kind. At the time, she even tried to say that it was you who burned down the school building. Why do you always consider his feelings?

– She’s my older sister!

Ines looked down, saying pitifully

Right now, she hoped that Lyana would keep a distance from Collin. She didn’t know what Mr. Jade Pendant looked like and if his family was wealthy. Until then, she had to keep Collin in her clutches.

Lyana stood at a distance, slowly munching on her pastry. Seeing the pretentious act Ines put on, she couldn’t help but frown.

collin.

An ordinary but overconfident man who insisted that she love him. She was sure there was something wrong with her brain. To be precise, he was too narcissistic!

Seeing that it was time for the banquet to begin, Lyana stopped eating. She wiped her mouth and headed for the door.

Seeing Lyana walking, Ines looked at her nervously.

Collin looked at Lyana with a face full of disgust. He told himself that if she tried to talk to him, he would refuse to answer.

She walked past Ines, ignoring her panicked expression. She walked towards the door and her gaze landed on the male professor who had just entered.

– Master Tom.

She approached and saluted, smiling.

– Lyana, you are here. I have something to tell you. Come here!

Professor Tom said, bringing Lyana to the side of the banquet hall.

Collin had wanted to greet Professor Tom, but when he saw his attitude towards Lyana, he hesitated.

Professor Tom was famous for being taciturn. Collin couldn’t understand why Professor Tom was treating Lyana so gently that he even had a smile on his face.

His forehead sank deeper and deeper. Just as he was considering running after the two of them, a group of people arrived at the door. Collin turned to see the university medical professors entering the banquet hall with Dr. Durand.

A large number of professors wanted to participate in Dr. Durand’s research project.

– Master Durand!

Collin pushed Ines aside and walked towards Doctor Durand, smiling.

– Oh, it’s Collin Perrot.

Charles Durand had taught Collin a few classes in the past. When he saw Collin approaching, he smiled and greeted him. Then he glanced around the room and continued,

– Alright, let’s talk later. I have groceries to do.

– Master Durand, go ahead!

Collin replied politely, beaming brightly.

After welcoming Collin, Charles Durand went to Professor Tom.

Collin looked aside as Lyana talked to Professor Durand and Professor Tom. Hidden in his pocket, his right fist was clenched. He had never expected Lyana to attract the attention of the two teachers!

– Master Tom, it’s been a long time since we’ve seen each other!” Charles Durand went to Professor Tom, shaking his hand.

Professor Tom flashed a bright smile. He greeted Charles politely before introducing Lyana to Charles.

– Master Durand, this is my disciple, Lyana Dubois.

Lyana smiled and waved,

– How are you, Master Durand!

Charles glanced at Lyana. His gaze fell on Professor Tom’s face, and he asked curiously,

– is she the disciple of whom you were so proud?

– Yes. I was thinking of letting her join your research project this time. After all, this is a rare opportunity! Teacher Tom knew that Charles’ research project was extremely important. Plus, this project was well-funded, so Lyana could take the opportunity to find out more.

– Are you ready to let her go?

Charles smiled and looked over to Professor Tom. While Charles Durand studied Chinese medicine, Professor Tom studied Western medicine.

– She can learn even more from you. Why don’t you take him along for the project? Or, we could test him right now.

Teacher Tom had absolute faith in Lyana, so he wasn’t at all worried that she couldn’t answer Charles’ questions.

– That won’t be necessary. Previously, Charles had already heard from his good friend that Lyana was really good at medicine. He looked at Lyana kindly and said:

– The day after tomorrow, look for me at the research institute.

– Thank you, Master Durand.

Lyana had a pleasant disposition to begin with. Coupled with her exquisite outfit and makeup, she looked like a sunny young woman. Anyone looking at her could not have invoked the slightest disgust.

Charles Durand said a few more words to Professor Tom before leaving to greet the others.

Professor Tom gave Lyana a few extra reminders. Finally, he says,

“Study well under Dr. Durand.” He is very talented in Chinese medicine.

– Thank you teacher. It must have been hard to make plans for me.

She looked at Professor Tom gratefully. If teacher Tom hadn’t gone against public opinion, she wouldn’t have been able to complete her doctorate.

– Why are you so polite? I am your teacher. Of course, I have to plan for you.

Professor Tom really wanted to continue taking Lyana under his wing, but he had already taught Lyana everything he had learned in medicine.

– Very well, that question is settled. I leave first. If you need anything, find me.

Smiling, Lyana accompanied Professor Tom to the entrance of the banquet hall. She wanted to keep seeing him go, but he refused.

– You will soon be studying with Professor Durand. He will teach you. You don’t need to send me.

Professor Tom smiled. He gave Lyana a few more reminders, then left.

She turned and walked into the banquet hall. As she entered, she saw Charles Durand waving to her.

She approached, smiled and saluted,

– Master Durand.

She was obedient.

– Collin Perrot, this is Lyana Dubois. She is Professor Tom’s inner disciple. Study well with her in the future.

Charles looked at Collin with a cold expression, then he turned to Lyana, a bright smile crossing his features.

– Did Professor Tom go home?

– Yes.

Lyana answered with a smile. The smile on her face faded as she thought of Professor Tom’s health.

– Don’t worry, your Master Tom is blessed by heaven. He will certainly be fine.

Charles said a few words of comfort, then turned to leave.

Ines and Eva stood some distance away, eating refreshments. Seeing Lyana and Collin standing together, Eva frowned.

– Ines, is the bitch Lyana here to look for Collin on purpose?

Eva had been taken to the police station and her family had to spend money to get her out. Her father was so furious that he refused to give her an allowance for the next two months.

Ines’ eyes shone. She looked to the side and she said:

– I don’t know. This is a banquet for medical students. Why is she here?

With these words, Eva immediately understood.

Lyana had been expelled before completing her freshman year of college. Apart from Collin, no one else here today would have been his classmate!

– I’m going to talk to him!

Eva thought about how completely embarrassed she had been in the mall. This time, she had to regain her dignity.

Although Ines had abandoned her the last time, she later explained the situation to

Eva.

Ines had wanted to go to the Dubois residence to look for reinforcements, but when she saw Eva coming out of the police station, she felt extremely guilty. As compensation, she gave Eva 100, 000 yuan.

After Eva received the 100, 000 yuan, her anger dissipated somewhat. With immense generosity, she forgave Ines. Ines even invited her to this banquet, saying that she hoped that Eva would soon find a boyfriend.