Chapter 728 Paddy’s Apology
Paddy couldn’t stand hearing this. Now, everyone was praising Catherine’s talent and saying that her success had elevated the entire Styre University in the academic field. He had no idea how Catherine managed to win against the Johnville Team. Speaking of which, he thought the Johnville Team was nothing but a bunch of losers. They always boasted about themselves, but when it came to a major competition, they actually lost to a team like Catherine’s. It was simply embarrassing.
Hearing some of his teammates whispering nearby, Paddy scoffed in disdain. “Catherine has a close relationship with the chairman of the competition as well.”
Hearing this, a junior student nearby couldn’t help but sigh. “I really envy Catherine. She’s so young, yet she knows such influential people. Mr. Goodman was someone I could only see on TV and in magazines. I never thought Catherine would know him.”
“Exactly, I’m both envious and jealous! “someone chimed in.
Paddy’s original intention was to make people doubt the purity of Catherine’s relationship with Richard and then suspect that Catherine’s success in the competition was achieved through cheating. But he never expected that these people not only didn’t doubt it but also started to envy Catherine. Inadvertently, he ended up promoting Catherine’s power again.
Thinking about this, Paddy stomped in frustration. Unable to bear people’s envy towards Catherine, Paddy stood up and left the room, unwilling to associate with such foolish people.
As Paddy stepped outside and breathed in the fresh air, he finally felt alive again. He couldn’t understand what those people were thinking, actually envying and being jealous of Catherine, an opportunist. “What’s there to envy or be jealous of?” he thought. “If it hadn’t been for her somewhat good- looking face, how would she have gotten the chance to succeed?”
The more Paddy thought about it, the angrier he became. Just as he was worrying about not finding an outlet for his frustration, he received a text message on his phone.
Opening the message, Paddy was a bit puzzled. But after he read it carefully several times, a smile finally appeared on his face. He knew that the truth always belonged to a few. He was not the only one who hated Catherine, who was so ostentatious. The person who sent the message must also strongly dislike Catherine.
Paddy replied to the sender and then contentedly put away his phone.
After the vacation ended, Catherine returned to the hotel with the others. The next day was the second round of the competition, and Marshall messaged her to join the team in the hotel dining area for a meal and discussion before resting. Marshall had given Catherine enough freedom, so she was willing to respect some of his decisions. She arrived at the dining area on time.
It was dinner time, and there were still a lot of people. Upon seeing Catherine, Eamon quickly raised his hand and greeted her, “Catherine, over here!”
The name “Catherine” was like a thunderclap, instantly capturing everyone’s attention. Many people looked towards the entrance, but Catherine remained composed, her expression unchanged despite their scrutiny.
Catherine walked towards them, and Eamon had already arranged the seating. As she approached, he pulled out a chair for her to sit. “Catherine, I heard you went out to sea for fun. Was it enjoyable?” Eamon inquired.
“Not bad,” Catherine replied nonchalantly. To outsiders, she seemed cold and unfeeling, but Eamon and the others knew she was already showing them respect. If it were someone else, Catherine wouldn’t even bother looking at them, let alone answering questions.
Catherine hadn’t eaten dinner yet, so Marshall prepared a meal for her. ” Let’s eat. After we finish, we’ll return to the meeting room to discuss tomorrow’s arrangements.”
“Got it,” the group replied in unison.
“Catherine!” A sudden voice caught the attention of many. Eamon and the others turned to see Paddy approaching Catherine with a glass in hand.
Eamon looked at Paddy with disdain. ” Paddy, you always despise Catherine. And now you’re acting so affectionately. What are you up to?”
Paddy glanced at Eamon with contempt and angrily retorted, “Get lost! I’m here to apologize to Catherine. Professor Lynch taught me a lesson, and I’ve come to make amends. I genuinely apologize to you, Catherine. You have a competition tomorrow, so I won’t offer you alcohol. Let this drink serve as a substitute, and I hope you can forgive me.”
Catherine casually ate the food on her plate, showing she didn’t take Paddy’s presence seriously.
Paddy stood with his drink in hand, the atmosphere becoming increasingly awkward and his expression turning darker by the moment. The surrounding atmosphere instantly froze, the air pressure dropping to an icy point. Many felt embarrassed for Paddy, while Eamon and the others thought that Paddy deserved it. If it were them being treated the same way by Paddy, they wouldn’t bother with him either. They all supported Catherine’s attitude toward him. After all, it was Paddy who provoked her in the first place.
The awkward atmosphere prompted Marshall, who usually didn’t want to get involved, to intervene. “Catherine, we’re all from the same school. Just show Professor Lynch some respect.”
Marshall wasn’t afraid of Paddy or his mentor, Fergus. With Marshall’s age and experience, he had already weathered many setbacks. He didn’t insist that Catherine should yield, but he didn’t want her to make too many enemies. Even if she was impressive enough, encountering too many bad people would be detrimental to her.
Due to Marshall’s persuasion, Catherine turned her head, finished the drink in one go, and then placed the glass on the table without saying a word.
Seeing this, Paddy didn’t ask for anything else. He just respectfully said, “Thank you, Professor Hartley,” before leaving.
The moment Paddy turned around, his face revealed a strange smile.
After Catherine finished eating, Marshall suggested going to the meeting room. Just as they were about to leave, Catherine suddenly stopped in her tracks. “You guys go ahead. I’ll go to the restroom and be right back.”
Upon hearing that Catherine was going to the restroom, Marshall and the others didn’t think much of it and left her to it.
Catherine felt a sudden discomfort in her abdomen and then headed towards the restroom. As soon as she entered the restroom and closed the door, the previously bright restroom suddenly lost power, plunging into darkness. Even more frightening, a dizzy spell hit her, making it almost impossible for her to stand.
