Chapter 110 A Game Of Chess
Pudge walked away without saying a word to his colleague.
Surprisingly, his silence stirred more emotion in someone else—Dean Kora, who had been sitting beside him earlier.
She glanced up and saw him now seated next to Director Aaron on the upper dais. The sight overwhelmed her with jealousy, her chest tight with suppressed rage. Her eyes narrowed with spite.
"All those deans here... Why him?" she muttered, unable to look away. "He’s not even been here for two days, and he’s already sitting with the Director. His attitude really pisses me off."
Meanwhile, on the stage, Pudge was greeted warmly and invited to sit on the only other empty chair. Without ceremony, he took the seat.
The Director smiled and tossed him a beer can.
Pudge caught it mid-air and cracked it open, chugging a long sip.
This simple action drew another glare from Kora, her envy sharpening like a knife.
"What does he see in that guy?" she hissed. "That cheap bastard."
Up in the cabin, Director Aaron and Pudge were observing a virtual projection hovering over a large screen in the air.
After a few more sips, Pudge winced. The bitter aftertaste lingered unpleasantly on his tongue.
He set the can down and muttered, "Hey, isn’t this a bit much? Your invitation has caused more harm than good. I’m just a newly-appointed dean. Look at her—the way she’s staring at me like she’s ready to stab me with a fork."