A dark shadow flickered in Sarah's eyes as she replied coldly, "He will... soon. I'll confirm our relationship during this business trip. Oh, and one more thing..."
She stepped closer and whispered into Ella's ear, “This time, you probably won't be able to tag along. With your level of skill, the organizers would never send you an invitation.”
Ella's face darkened and she remained silent. Seeing her expression, Sarah felt a surge of satisfaction.
Watching her retreating figure, Ella picked up her phone and made a call.
“Teacher, I'd like to attend this awards ceremony. I'll go accept the award in person....”
***
In the lobby, everyone was buzzing about the Topical Award winner. She was the youngest recipient in history and upon learning her age, every person present was stunned.
"Dr. Sinclair, with your extensive connections, do you happen to know the project leader?”
Danny shook his head. “I've sent her several emails, but she hasn't replied to a single one yet.”
The person who asked him sighed when he heard his answer, but the curiosity in his eyes only deepened. “So mysterious? Looks like today might be our only chance to see her. I wonder which big shot in the industry she is.”