Chapter 90: Head to Head
Author: Enigma Stone
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“Mr. Wilson, over here, please. This is Professor Patricia Roberts, one of our deputy heads,” Brady said, guiding Joseph to the front and introducing him.

“Professor Roberts, this is Mr. Joseph Wilson, our newest faculty member,” Brady continued.

Professor Roberts was an elderly woman in her sixties or seventies, slightly plump but dressed elegantly. She had a warm and approachable demeanor, and when she saw Joseph, she stood up and extended her hand.

“Mr. Wilson, it’s a pleasure. The principal has already told me about you. You’re quite impressive for someone so young—you might be the youngest professor in the history of our university. Welcome,” she said with a kind smile.

“Thank you, Professor Roberts. It’s an honor to meet you,” Joseph replied with a polite smile, shaking her hand.

“You’ve already met Professor Abel Jimenez,” Brady added, introducing the other deputy head.

“Welcome again, young man,” Jimenez said warmly as he stood up and gave Joseph a firm handshake, grinning fro
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