Once again, that single sentence left all the principals and leaders stunned. Such an exceptional young woman was his girlfriend! Also, since she was his girlfriend, why hadn’t he encouraged her to enroll in a specialized academy sooner?

As if he knew what they were thinking, Nathaniel Nathan added, “She was this year’s top scorer in Atheria’s college entrance exams, with a perfect score in every subject.”

His meaning was clear: with such outstanding grades, she had many more options. Even without attending a specialized academy, she could still lead the Veridia University students to first place in the showcase performance.

At that thought, Nathaniel felt a swell of pride. ‘Vera Xavier is my girlfriend—the best girl in the world!’

Seeing the utterly astonished faces all around her, Vera Xavier felt a bit nervous, so she smiled somewhat shyly.

Sheldon Caldwell, standing beside them, said with a laugh, “So this is how you show off a brilliant girlfriend, huh? I’ve learned something new today.”

His interjection immediately eased the tension in the air. The leaders who had been planning to persuade Vera Xavier to enroll in a specialized academy fell silent. They realized she wasn’t just physically capable, but also academically formidable. On top of that, she was Nathaniel Nathan’s girlfriend. This girl clearly had a mind of her own. It was clear she couldn’t be persuaded!

A wave of disappointment washed over the leaders. It was a great pity that such a talent couldn’t be recruited for their institutions.

Vera Xavier respectfully greeted the principals and leaders. “Greetings, leaders and principals.”

The principals offered a few awkward laughs, exchanged some pleasantries, and then took their leave. Now that it was certain she wouldn’t be enrolling in a specialized academy, there was no point in them staying any longer.

Leader Zhang and Leader Liu also departed with smiles.

As soon as they left, Sheldon Caldwell said to Leader Sullivan, “Grandfather, this cadet I trained is amazing, right?”

When Vera Xavier heard Sheldon Caldwell call him “Grandfather,” she froze for a moment. ‘Is this spirited old man before me Winter Sullivan’s father? Her actual maternal grandfather?’

Leader Sullivan shot him a glare and said, “What do you mean, *you* taught her well? It’s obvious she’s just naturally outstanding!”

Sheldon Caldwell laughed. “I don’t care about that. As far as I’m concerned, I’m the one who trained her. No matter how good her foundation was, she was my student during military training!”

Leader Sullivan also laughed. “The military training just ended, and you’re already dropping your chief instructor’s airs in front of your own student?”

“I dropped those airs in front of her long ago! Grandfather, you have no idea. Vera Xavier always gangs up with Nathaniel Nathan to bully me!” Sheldon Caldwell’s expression made it clear he was here to tattle.

Vera Xavier said softly, “Grandfather, don’t listen to his nonsense. He’s the one who tries to bully us, and when he can’t get the upper hand, he claims we’re bullying him!”

Since she was now considered a friend of Sheldon Caldwell’s, it wasn’t out of place for her to follow his lead and call Leader Sullivan “Grandfather.”

Leader Sullivan, Silas Sullivan, let out a hearty laugh. He had always admired talent, and the extraordinary military qualities Vera Xavier displayed today had already impressed him. Hearing her address him so familiarly now only made him feel more warmly toward her.

So he said with a smile, “I won’t meddle in you young people’s affairs!”

Sheldon Caldwell then glared at Vera Xavier and said, “You hear that? Show me a little more respect from now on!”

Vera Xavier let out a dry “Heh.” Just then, Nathaniel Nathan, who had been silent, twisted the knife at the perfect moment. “We’ll respect you when you’ve earned our respect.”

Sheldon Caldwell: “…”

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