The Queen They Let Go (Alice and Eric) novel Chapter 378

Chapter 378 A Polite Refusal

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Maria shook hands with a man and smiled. “Mr. Thornton, it’s good to see you.”

Windsor Thornton had once been one of the top figures in the industry. As he grew older, he chose to retire to a country with mild weather to enjoy a quiet life.

Maria knew him through a powerful investment group behind her. Windsor was aware of that connection, and he was willing to give her some respect in return.

They exchanged a few polite words.

Then Maria smiled again and said, “I’d also like to introduce my fourth son to you. Damon has always admired you.”

Windsor understood right away. She wanted him to take her son as a mentee.

In recent years, retirement had been boring. If the young man showed real talent, maybe it was worth considering.

Damon was thrilled.

He had never dreamed he would meet Windsor in

person.

It felt like being a normal fan who only wanted an autograph but suddenly got to sit down and have dinner with their idol.

The feeling was wonderful.

Damon gave a brief introduction of himself and showed Windsor some of his best work.

After looking at it, Windsor frowned.

This is it?

Is he here to insult me?

He shot Maria a look, but she acted as if she hadn’t noticed.

Maria said warmly, “My son isn’t very gifted. I’ll have to trouble you to guide him carefully in the future.”

Windsor polite expression almost cracked.

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What is this?

Is she trying to force him into it?

This is humiliating.

Damon, however, felt none of the tension. He was still full of excitement.

“M–Mr. Windsor, don’t worry. I’ll study hard and won’t embarrass you.”

Compared to Halsey, Windsor was at the very top of the field.

At this point, Damon no longer cared about pleasing his current mentor.

All he wanted was to switch to a new mentor and climb straight to success.

Maria laughed along. “Mr. Thornton, let’s just forget what happened before.”

What she really meant was clear. You don’t need to repay the favor you owe me, but you must take my son as your mentee.

Windsor’s face darkened at once.

Yes, he did owe Maria a favor.

To be blunt, he could repay it with money, effort, or even his life if needed.

But not with his reputation.

He had just seen Damon’s work.

The mindset was unstable, and the art was full of impatience and desire for quick success.

Taking in such a mentee could lead to nothing at best.

At worst, it could ruin everything he had carefully built over a lifetime.

He had spent his entire life carefully carving a career for himself, he refused to let it all be ruined by one mentee.

“Mrs. Spencer,” Windsor said firmly. His voice grew louder and more serious.

“I hope you will respect my profession and my right to choose my own mentee.

“Your son is not bad, but his field does not suit my teaching. I don’t want to delay his future.”

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It was a clear refusal, though phrased with care.

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Windsor was a man of manners; even though he was mad, he still chose to show some respect to others.

Maria’s smile vanished in an instant.

Her eyes turned cold.

“Mr. Thornton, there are so many people here,” she said. “Can’t you at least give me some respect?”

Windsor felt like this woman would drive him crazy one day.

“You know,” he said calmly, “respect is earned. It’s not something you beg others for.”

Maria’s face stiffened.

“So,” she said slowly, “you’re choosing the hard way?”

Windsor let out a cold laugh. “I don’t care what tricks you have. I’ll say this clearly today—I will not take your son as my mentee. Do as you wish.”

With that, he turned around and walked away.

He didn’t leave Maria even a shred of dignity.

Maria clenched her fists at once.

A sharp, dangerous air rose around her.

Many people nearby had been waiting to congratulate Damon. Instead, they ended up watching a public showdown.

Everyone felt secondhand embarrassment for the Spencers.

So they quickly moved away, afraid they might laugh out loud.

Damon let his hands fall to his sides.

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