Chapter 1034

It was hard to say whether it was Lucas’s striking good looks, his magnetic presence, or simply the prestige of the event—but the moment the lecture began, the once-buzzing auditorium fell silent. Students who had been gushing and squealing just moments ago were now pulling out notebooks, scribbling diligently as they hung onto his every word. Hazel had expected his research to be dry—after all, academia often was. But to her surprise, Lucas had a gift for simplifying complex ideas, blending in amusing anecdotes from his experiments and describing cutting-edge lab equipment in ways that sparked curiosity. His delivery was both energetic and captivating. Though much of the content was steeped in advanced theory, even those who didn’t fully understand still found themselves entertained. It was one of those rare lectures where scholars admired the depth, while laypeople enjoyed the performance. By the time it ended, regardless of how much they comprehended, everyone left impressed. As the