Reckless Abandon

"Don't worry, Professor Lily Evans. Lola will keep you safe." Lola whispered softly to Professor Evans, interrupting her train of thought.

Professor Evans glanced at Lola's serious expression, then looked toward the corner—Alexander Hayes had already disappeared from sight.

Professor Evans tightened her grip on the cup. Lola's strange words, and Alexander Hayes's odd behavior—what did it all mean?

Could there be something wrong with this banquet?

But this is the Teacher Appreciation Banquet, and the main guest is Professor Jade Evans.

Professor Jade Evans is famous throughout the land and has no enemies. Besides, today's banquet is held in the Imperial Garden, personally arranged by Emperor Leonard the Enlightened. Who would dare harm Professor Jade Evans here?

But if someone really wanted to harm Professor Jade Evans, Alexander Hayes should have warned Professor Evans ahead of time. Why didn't he say anything, and instead chose to secretly protect her with Lola?

Professor Evans was completely confused and couldn't make sense of anything for the moment.

Just as Professor Evans was lost in thought, the banquet began.

Delicacies flowed onto the tables like water. These dishes had all been improved by Empress Bella Su, who taught the palace chefs her recipes. Now, the palace also uses spices sold by the Evans Spice Shop in their cooking.