The Platonic Trap novel Chapter 46

The massive auditorium was overflowing with students. Celia glanced around and immediately realized that half of these people weren't even finance majors!

"Excuse me, is there a special event happening today? Why is it so packed?"

"Are you living under a rock? The CEO of the Zucker Corporation is giving a guest lecture today!"

"Wait, Mr. Zucker? *The* Mr. Zucker from the Zucker Corp!?"

"Is there any way to still get in?"

"Way too many people registered. The auditorium is at max capacity; the rest of us are stuck out here."

"I heard this Mr. Zucker is insanely hot. Is it true!?"

"Hot is an understatement! I managed to squeeze in for one look—that physique! That aura! He belongs on a runway!"

"With the Zucker family's wealth, putting him in showbiz would be a colossal waste..."

"I've only ever seen him in financial magazines, but he's a million times better-looking in person!"

Celia checked the time.

She had initially planned to slip in and enjoy the spectacle, but it looked like she was far too late.

Just as she was about to leave, her phone buzzed.

It was a message from Ken.

[Ms. Stafford, have you arrived at the university yet?]

Celia replied: [I'm here. I was hoping to catch Uncle Alistair's lecture, but it looks like the doors are closed.]

There was no immediate reply.

Celia wasn't in the mood to wait around. She began navigating through the dense crowd, figuring she might as well head to the stage to prep for her showcase.

Suddenly, a voice rang out from behind her.

"Ms. Stafford!"

Celia raised an eyebrow and turned around.

The unexpected shout caused a brief ripple of silence through the crowd as everyone turned to look.

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