Chapter 394

The conversation shifted from personal matters to work topics between Camille and Gabriel.

Soon after, Dorian called to invite her to Lucerne University's upcoming AI symposium next week.

The invitation had originally been sent to NovaSight Labs weeks ago, addressed solely to Gabriel.

But everything changed when Camille's groundbreaking paper was published days earlier, sending shockwaves through academic circles.

Given the paper's exceptional quality and far-reaching impact, the university now desperately wanted Camille to attend as well.

Initially, Camille had no intention of participating in Lucerne University's event.

Despite the paper's explosive reception, she'd maintained an unusually low profile, refusing all interview requests. "The students are eager to meet you and learn from your expertise," Dorian pressed.

After some convincing, Camille finally agreed to attend.

The symposium had gathered an impressive roster of industry experts, scholars, and corporate representatives.

On the event day, the campus buzzed with excitement.

Selene Lancaster represented Vertex Dynamics at the gathering.

News of Graham Bennett's recent trip to Estoria had spread through professional circles, revealing Selene as one of his prized PhD students. This connection instantly elevated her status among attendees.

Dorian greeted her politely when they crossed paths.

Numerous student representatives surrounded Selene when they learned of her prestigious academic lineage.

For many aspiring scholars, simply being Graham's student represented the pinnacle of achievement.

Bolder students approached Selene with technical questions.

Answering basic queries posed no challenge for her. The crowd responded with admiring glances and impressed murmurs.

Several experts also introduced themselves, drawn by her academic pedigree.

Soon, Selene found herself at the center of an admiring crowd.

Then Camille and Gabriel arrived.

Graham's reputation carried immense weight, but the real buzz centered on his recent private meeting with Camille and Gabriel.

Their entrance electrified the venue. Every head turned in their direction.

While Camille's paper had made waves, few knew her by sight.

Both students and established experts had eagerly anticipated meeting the brilliant mind behind the revolutionary research.

Spotting the arrivals, Dorian excused himself from Selene. "Mr. Ashcroft and Ms. Hartwell have arrived. The chancellor and I must greet them."

Selene's smile faltered.

Earlier, while mingling with students, she'd overheard their constant chatter about Camille.

Their burning desire to meet and question Camille became painfully clear.

The realization darkened Selene's expression further.

After the formal greetings, scholars and experts finally connected the stunning woman beside Gabriel to the groundbreaking paper that had shaken their field.

"My god, she's breathtaking!"

"It's unfair - that brilliant and that beautiful? I can't even..."

"Her and Mr. Ashcroft make a perfect pair. They must be together, right? Both field leaders, both gorgeous. Honestly, it's disgustingly perfect."