Madly Yours (Nora Reed) novel Chapter 446

He hadn't imagined it. It was really her.

Was this the surprise she had mentioned?

Perhaps noticing the subtle shift in Hudson's gaze, Jude, who was seated in the front row, instinctively followed his line of sight. He spotted the delicate figure standing in the far corner of the back row. She was gazing up at the stage, her soft profile glowing under the auditorium lights. Surrounded by college students, she stood out like a pristine white magnolia blooming in a quiet corner.

No wonder Hudson had made that expression. She was actually here...

Jude stared for a couple of seconds before forcing his eyes away. Yet, as the minutes ticked by, his gaze kept drifting back to her.

Back on stage, Hudson had smoothly withdrawn his attention and seamlessly resumed his speech. His pacing was flawless. The tone shifted effortlessly from relaxed banter to commanding authority, his words ringing with undeniable conviction.

"My professor told me to just get up here and say a few words. He claimed that even if I stood here in total silence, I would still serve as a shining role model for all of you."

Hudson paused, a low chuckle escaping him. "But I disagree. The world belongs to the youth. Breaking the mold, defying conventions, and pushing the boundaries of what is possible—that has always been the domain of the young, especially when it comes to technological innovation."

He spoke brilliantly on the evolution and breakthroughs in the scientific field over the years—from foundational research to applied mechanics, from the domestic landscape to global trends. His logic was airtight, breaking down incredibly complex concepts into easily digestible insights.

The audience was spellbound. Over three hundred people sat in absolute silence, the only sound in the room being his deep, resonant voice echoing through the air.

Watching him, Nora felt a profound surge of pride. That extraordinary man belonged to her. How incredibly lucky was she to be his partner? She firmly believed that no matter when or where she met him in life, she would have inevitably fallen madly in love with him. His sheer magnetism was enough to keep her captivated for a lifetime.

The auditorium hung in stunned silence for a few seconds before erupting into deafening applause. Several students leaped out of their seats, cheering, gazing at Hudson as if he were a rock god.

By the time the Q&A segment began, hands shot up across the room like a dense forest, completely obscuring the view.

Stuck in the back row, Nora's raised hand was entirely blocked by the sea of eager students in front of her.

"..."

Wait. What was she supposed to do now?