Chapter 149: Chapter 149

Chapter 149

Kent said, “Funny, outgoing, and super charming. He was a big deal back in school, the type that girls go gaga over. Heard he had quite the fan club chasing after him.”

He suddenly stopped mid-sentence, catching the stern look from Brandon.

Brandon said with a cool tone, “Kent, have you got too much time on your hands?”

Kent quickly backed down. “Nope.”

Brandon shoved his drink into Kent’s hand and walked away.

Kent, curious, glanced at Brandon’s retreating figure heading towards Sophia.

Meanwhile, Sophia was chatting with Augus.

“Hey, which school did you graduate from?”

He was talkative and straightforward. They started off talking about architectural design, but smoothly, he steered the conversation back to Sophia.

Once Sophia mentioned her alma mater, Augus’s eyes lit up with surprise. “So you’re the legendary senior Sophia from that school? No wonder your name rang a bell.”

Sophia wasn’t aware of any legend about her, and feeling a bit awkward with Augus’s direct praise, she just gave an embarrassed smile. “You went to Apex Engineering University’s School of Architecture too?”

“Yeah, I’m from Apex Engineering University, graduated two years after you,” Augus said, half-jokingly, half-seriously asking her, “You weren’t one of Zachary’s protégés, were you?”

Sophia nodded lightly. “Yeah, he used to be our homeroom teacher.”

Augus couldn’t help but laugh. “Well, guess it’s a small world after all.”

“Zachary was just talking about you the other day, about how you wowed the whole School of Architecture with your work as a freshman, but he didn’t mention your name. Had no idea it was you,” Augus added. “If Zachary knew we were on the same team now, he’d be over the moon.”

As he spoke, he pulled out his phone, sidling up to Sophia. “Sophia, let’s take a selfie. I’ll send it to Zachary later, he’ll be thrilled.”

Sophia glanced at him, hesitantly nodded, and was just about to pose when a hand suddenly reached from the side and snatched the phone Augus was holding aloft.

“What’s with taking photos during work hours?”

A calm voice.

Sophia instinctively turned and saw Brandon standing beside her, slightly taken aback.

Brandon’s expression was indifferent, and without a word, he switched off the phone and handed it back to Augus, merely giving him a glance.

Augus immediately greeted respectfully, “Hello, Mr. Crawley.”

Brandon gave a slight nod, his gaze shifting to Sophia. “You’ve just had a long flight and you’re still jet-lagged. You should head back and get some rest, don’t push yourself too hard.”

Sophia was a bit surprised by Brandon’s thoughtfulness and insight.

She hadn’t mentioned her rush from the airport to him.

But the fatigue from the long journey and jet lag was real, so she nodded gently. “Alright.”

“Got a place to stay?”

“I’ve booked a hotel.”

Brandon looked at her, then nodded. “I’ll have Kent take you there.”

He turned and motioned to Kent.

Kent quickly approached. “Mr. Crawley, what can I do for you?”

“Drive Ms. Yearwood back to her hotel to rest.”

Kent nodded, his eyes flickering unintentionally towards Augus.

Augus seemed oblivious to the nature of Brandon and Sophia’s relationship, bidding her farewell with ease. “Well then, Sophia, get some rest and I’ll see you tomorrow.”

Kent mentally cursed “airhead,” but still smiled, said goodbye, and escorted Sophia out.

Brandon watched them leave through the door and disappear before turning his attention to Cindy in the crowd.

Don arrived just then, noticed the direction of Brandon’s gaze, and quizzically raised an eyebrow “What’s up?”

“Have her come to my office.”

With that, Brandon left.