"She was my student in the past. A genius level. In her sophomore year, she insisted on taking a leave and could not be persuaded otherwise." Professor Duncan said, "A few days ago, I had Montague and Eduardo make a recommendation for you. The mechanical table they restored barely reached two-thirds of her original design. What, didn’t they tell you?"
Ethan Scott was momentarily speechless.
They did tell him, but he didn’t take it seriously, nor did he ask in detail.
The mechanical table restored by Montague and Eduardo was only two-thirds of the original design?
He chose Montague and Eduardo not only for their outstanding grades but also because of their mechanical table.
Although the mechanical table was acquired and he couldn’t see it in person, he watched the video demonstration and saw the design schematics, which were professional and exquisite, immediately impressing him.
These days, those who truly understand ancient mechanical techniques are becoming scarcer, and finding one or two is as hard as climbing to the sky.
Ethan Scott used both of them without another word.
However, he hadn’t anticipated that...
Listening to what Professor Duncan implied, the person he hadn’t considered before might really have some capability?
"Nora Scott, which characters are those?"
Steadying his emotions, Ethan Scott asked persistently.
"Same surname as you, ’Sheng’ of Shengxiao." Professor Duncan replied, then asked curiously, "What’s the matter?"
"About twenty-four or five."
Ethan Scott didn’t know what to say.
Took a leave from university, did not graduate, naturally, no college degree.
About twenty-four or five.
In other words, the person Professor Duncan was talking about was indeed the unruly Nora Scott from just now?
Pausing for a moment, Ethan Scott asked, "Is she very skilled?"
"I don’t know about other things, but in mechanical techniques, she’s the most skilled I’ve seen," Professor Duncan replied, suppressing his displeasure.
He had always held a grudge about Nora Scott taking that leave of absence. If it weren’t for her obsessing over mechanical techniques, she might have had greater achievements in modern machinery.
Ethan Scott silently glanced towards the drawing room.
Without the earlier incident, it might have been fine, but after what happened, there was no way he could discuss cooperation with Nora Scott.
Ethan Scott said a few simple words, distinctly hearing Professor Duncan’s dissatisfaction at his hesitation, and felt helpless, so he made an excuse to end the call.
Ethan Scott adjusted his expression, regaining his calm composure.
Initially, he thought she was just an unremarkable illegitimate daughter, incompetent, conceited, arrogant, showing off under someone’s protection, the typical vain, foolish type.
But unexpectedly, the twist came so suddenly.
Earlier, his mother was mocking her high-school diploma, and then Professor Duncan told him: She’s from the same school as you.
His face stung a little.
Now that things had come to this, he would absolutely not bow to Nora Scott, nor would he consider cooperating with her.
He also didn’t believe that Nora Scott was as skilled as Professor Duncan bragged. For more chapters visit novel•fire.net
So what if she was skilled?
If the experienced, seasoned experts he hired couldn’t figure it out, how could a woman as self-important as her manage it?
Ernesto Scott left work early.
Not for any other reason, but because Nora was returning to the Scott family today, and he couldn’t wait to come back early.
However, on his way home, he received a call from Alma Ferreira, who tearfully accused Nora, her speech tangled and incoherent, making his head spin.
Learning that Sister-in-law Ouyang Qiu and Ethan Scott were also at home, Ernesto Scott was worried they’d bully Nora and urged the driver repeatedly to hurry, rushing back home.
As soon as he entered the door, he didn’t even glance at Lisa who came up to take his bag, heading straight for the drawing room.
Sophie Scott and Alma Ferreira greeted him one after the other.
Ernesto Scott scanned the drawing room, spotting four people sitting on the sofa.
Alma Ferreira seemed to have been crying, her eyes red, her makeup haggard. Sophie Scott was pale, holding Alma Ferreira’s wrist, with her head lowered submissively.
Ouyang Qiu had no hint of her usual arrogance, her gaze wandering, her face pale, looking dispirited and as though she had been terribly frightened.
Even the usually smiling Ethan Scott had restrained his smile, his expression quite serious.
For some reason, seeing them all looking worse for wear, Ernesto Scott felt a sense of relief and reassured.
Nora probably hadn’t suffered any grievances.
Ernesto Scott retracted his gaze at the right moment, his tone full of calm as he inquired.
Alma Ferreira replied, "In the study."
"I’ll go check on her."
After saying that, Ernesto Scott started walking away.
Ouyang Qiu suddenly jumped up, sharply calling after him, her tone agitated.
Upon hearing this, Ernesto Scott frowned slightly, turned around, and stared at her coldly.
Ouyang Qiu raised her head, clenching her fists because of her intense emotions, angrily accusing, "Do you know what Nora did?!"