The seminar is about to begin in twenty minutes. Are you prepared?" Scott, one of the scholars, asked Aria while adjusting his tie.She swallowed, acknowledging that claiming she was ready would be dishonest. "Yes, I am," she replied, mustering a bright smile.Narrowing his gaze at her, he nodded and positioned himself next to her. In a whisper, he said, "I believe in you. You're incredibly intelligent."Aria had noticed Scott's fondness for her, perhaps just a crush. His heightened sensitivity and genuine interest in everything related to her were evident. She chose to feign ignorance about it."Thank you so much, Scott. You're equally remarkable. Let's give it our best, alright?" she responded with a smile."I will give it my all," he affirmed, his smile doubly radiant.They walked together to their designated seats and settled down, attentively listening as the program commenced."I don't see him anywhere," Aria remarked, her eyes discreetly scanning the area, causing a slight dizzi
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