The Wife You Buried Is Back from Hell novel Chapter 839

"You know, back when you were studying under Dean Gresham, I always said you were destined for great things. It's just such a shame…"

The old man's voice trailed off, but his words hung in the air, silencing the surrounding conversations.

Everyone knew that Dean Gresham was Alexander's mentor and the source of a deep, unhealed wound. After Gresham's accidental death, Alexander had abandoned his research to take over the family business. In all the years since, no one had dared to mention the name in his presence.

Danielle's grip tightened on her glass. She watched Alexander, her breath held, bracing for him to lose his composure.

But to everyone's surprise, his faint smile never wavered. He patted the old man's hand gently, his tone as casual as if he were discussing a stranger.

"The past is the past. We all have to move forward."

"Dean Gresham taught me a great deal, but my focus is on business now. I'm afraid I've grown rusty with all that academic work."

His indifference was so complete, so deliberate, it was as if the mentor who had once treated him like a son meant nothing to him anymore.

The people around them quickly changed the subject, and Dean Gresham's name was not mentioned again.

Danielle snapped back to reality and forced a smile, following Larkin toward the stage.

As she passed Alexander, she slowed, wanting to say something, but he was already deep in conversation with a business partner, laughing amiably. There was no trace of turmoil in his eyes.

She said nothing and continued on.

Just as she took her place, she heard Nathan's voice behind her, dripping with malice. "You seem to have moved on quite well, Mr. Davidson. But I wonder what Dean Gresham would think, knowing you've used all his teachings to become a businessman. Wouldn't he be disappointed?"