" Wh - what certain person ! You - ever since you were young , you've always been so annoyingly poetic ! I'm not talking to you ! " With that , he walked over to Adriana . " Adriana ! Has your student Claudine come again ? What delicious food is she making today ? " Adriana replied , " Coconut chicken ! It'll be ready soon and we can go up to cat ! " As soon as he heard there would be good food , Luther couldn't sit still any longer . " Your student is really wonderful ! She's just like your own daughter ! " The three elderly people gathered together to chat . Listening to the two old men envy her for having such a smart and considerate student , Adriana couldn't help but feel proud ! Not long after , a silver Bentley slowly drove in . The driver opened the door , and Damian and Audrey got out of the car one after the other . Audrey lagged a step behind , watching the man in front of her carrying gifts as he walked ahead . Her heart was already filled with sweetness . A man like Damian , willing to humble himself and visit a university professor for the sake of her future . Such thoughtfulness was truly rare . " The person ahead is Prof. Nixon . Before we came , I already asked someone to inform her , and she has seen your in- formation . " Don't worry , your resume is so impressive , she will definitely be satisfied . " Today is just for you two to meet face to face . After this , you can focus on preparing your thesis . " Audrey nodded , " Thank you , Dami ! " As they spoke , the two of them approached Adriana . " Prof. Nixon ! " Damian called out . The three professors had been discussing Claudine's cooking skills , and being interrupted so suddenly , Adriana looked at the handsome young man before her , momentarily confused 00 % 08.55 chapter40 288 iVouchers " And you are ? " Damian was taken aback . He was sure someone had already informed her . However , his good upbringing kept him from showing any sign of rudeness . " Hello , Prof. Nixon , I am Damian . Mr. Schaefer should have mentioned me to you . " As he said this , Adriana finally remembered . A few days ago , Craig Schaefer had told her that a young man wanted to apply for her PhD program . She had glanced at his resume , which was indeed quite good , and his research direction was innovative . She was somewhat interested and agreed to meet him . But she had quickly forgotten about it . Her memory really was getting worse these days . Seeing that Adriana had remembered , Damian continued . " This is Audrey ! " Audrey stepped forward , " Hello , Prof. Nixon . I have long admired your reputation . I previously worked in artifact restoration at the British Museum . When I heard you were recruiting PhD students again this year , I returned home , hoping to have the honor of joining your team . " Adriana looked over the young woman in front of her , feeling that her features seemed familiar , but she just couldn't recall where they had met . " Did you take my class before ? " Audrey shook her head . " I couldn't get into your class during my undergraduate years , but I was fortunate enough to attend your public lec- tures . " Adriana thought she might have seen her around campus before and didn't dwell on it . At that moment , Damian received a call - there was an urgent meeting at his company that required his presence . Seeing that he was busy , Audrey considerately told him to go ahead . " You have a good chat with Prof. Nixon . When you're done , I'll arrange for someone to pick you up . " " Okay ! " Watching Damian leave , Audrey continued chatting with Adriana . It was clear she had prepared thoroughly before coming ; she was well - versed in Adriana's recent research and even 35.8 % 08:55 chapter40 288 iVouchers offered her own insights . Adriana found herself appreciating this young woman , or perhaps , feeling an inexplicable sense of closeness . Claudine had just finished cooking and was about to go downstairs to call Adriana up for dinner when she received a phone call . It was her mother , saying she was already at the airport . Claudine hadn't had a chance to tell her mother about the divorce yet , and now that she had suddenly arrived , Clau- dine worried that her mother might already know . She hung up the phone and hurriedly rushed downstairs . She needed to pick up her mother as soon as possible . Otherwise , knowing her mother's temperament , if she contacted Damian first , it would be hard to explain . " Prof. Nixon , I've finished cooking . You and the other professors should go and try it . I have something to take care of , so I'll be leaving now . " Claudine spoke as she started her car . She left in such a hurry that she didn't notice the person standing next to Adriana . But Audrey saw her . It was Claudine ! Why was she here ? " Prof. Nixon , who is she ? " Raymon , standing nearby , answered with a smile . " That's the little housekeeper Adriana found for herself ! " Housekeeper ? Did that mean a maid ? 74.8 % 08:55 chapter41 288 ( Vouchers chapter41