He Marked Another Luna, So She Slept With His Alpha Brother

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Chapter 131

Camila’s POV Post)

“Camila…” Adrian looked from me to Roman, then back at me. “Are you two…?”

He didn’t finish the question. “Don’t mind him,” I said quickly. “He insisted on following me here. How Professor Tessa?”

Adrian seemed to accept my change of subject. “She’s stable now. The doctors have put her on medication, and she’s resting. They believe she’s been pushing herself too hard with the summit preparations. Her body simply couldn’t take any more.”

I felt a little better hearing that. “The presentation went well,” I assured him. “Everything went smoothly, so there’s no need for her to worry. I’ll go in and see her.”

I pushed the door open and stepped inside. Roman followed a moment later. As he passed Adrian, he paused briefly. “We’ve met before,” he said with a polite nod.

Adrian returned the greeting. “Yes. Hello again.”

I didn’t bother asking what they were talking about. I was more concerned about Professor Tessa. She was lying comfortably against the pillows, looking considerably better than she had that morning. I walked to her bedside and bent slightly towards her. “Professor, how are you feeling now?”

Her eyes opened fully, and she smiled when she saw me. “Camila.”

“The presentation went well. Everything is taken care of, so you can stop worrying about it and concentrate on getting better.”

She gave a satisfied nod. “I knew you would handle it.” Then her gaze moved past me. I followed it and realised she was looking at Roman, who stood a short distance away. Her eyes travelled over his tall frame before settling on his face. I couldn’t blame her for noticing him. Roman was difficult to overlook.

“Camila,” she said, a curious smile forming. “Aren’t you going to introduce your visitor?”

Before I could answer, Adrian spoke from behind us. “Mom, that’s Camila’s boyfriend.”

I turned so quickly I almost gave myself a neck injury.

Seriously, Adrian? Was everyone determined to make my life difficult today? Roman, of course, looked perfectly comfortable with the situation.

Professor Tessa examined him again. “He’s quite handsome. But is he the same young man you told me

about before?”

I knew exactly what she meant. She had heard about my previous relationship and the breakup, though I hadn’t discussed the details with her. Roman walked over and placed the gift basket he had brought on the

table.

“No, Professor,” he said with an easy smile. “I’m her brother.”

For a moment, neither Professor Tessa nor Adrian said anything.

I stared at Roman. If looks could kill, he would have dropped dead right there. But the man merely looked back at me, completely pleased with himself. “Roman, get out.”

He raised an eyebrow. “Camila,” Professor Tessa began, looking surprised.

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“Professor, please. He’s disturbing your rest. He should leave.”

I pointed towards the door. “Go.”

Roman looked as though he was enjoying every second of it. Still, he didn’t argue. He simply turned and walked out. I waited until the door closed before letting out a breath. That man was going to be the death of me. I returned to Professor Tessa’s bedside and gave her a proper account of the summit. I told her about the presentation, the questions from the audience and the response from the attendees. I also mentioned the interest the research had generated.

She listened with a pleased expression. “I watched the live broadcast,” she said when I finished. “You did very well.”

“You watched it?”

“Of course. Did you think I would miss my own presentation?”

I laughed softly. She shook her head, still smiling. “The summit has attracted quite a bit of attention. And it seems you’ve attracted some attention of your own. I’ve already seen people discussing your presentation.”

I hadn’t realised the response had spread so quickly. “It’s all because of your research, Professor.”

“And you presented it beautifully.” She paused before asking, “I also heard Professor Reinhardt was interested in recruiting you.”

“He was kind enough to make an offer, but I think he was simply impressed with the presentation.”

“Don’t dismiss it so quickly. He’s a promising researcher, and he’s achieved a great deal at his age. Getting to where he is by thirty is no small accomplishment.”

“I know. But I already have a job and responsibilities. I can’t devote all my time to research. Even helping you with this project takes up quite a bit of my time. I wouldn’t want to join another institute only to become a distraction.”

Professor Tessa chuckled. “You really are something else.”

I smiled. She had always wanted me to pursue research more seriously, but she also understood that my life had taken a different direction. I enjoyed working with her, and I was happy to contribute whenever I could. That didn’t mean I was ready to abandon everything else.

We chatted for a while before her expression turned a little more serious. “So, what’s happening with your

boyfriend?”

I nearly groaned. “Professor…”

“Don’t give me that look. Are you actually dating that young man? And is he the brother of your ex–mate?”

“It’s not what you think.”

She studied me. “Camila, when I encouraged you to explore life beyond the institute, it was because I wanted you to find happiness. I didn’t spend all those years encouraging you to develop your abilities just to watch you abandon your ambitions for a man.”

“I’m not abandoning anything.”

“I hope not. I know what it means to sacrifice too much of yourself for a relationship. I made that mistake once, and I won’t encourage you to repeat it.”

Her voice was gentle, but I could tell she meant every word.

Professor Tessa had built her career through years of hard work. Even after her marriage fell apart, she had

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raised Adrian and continued pursuing her research. She had never allowed the demands of family life or a failed relationship to convince her that her ambitions were less important. She believed a woman could love,, marry and raise a family without giving up the person she wanted to become. And she certainly wasn’t going to let me throw–away my potential.

“If I find out you’re giving up your dreams for a man, I will personally intervene,” she warned.

I shook my head. “Professor, you’re getting the wrong idea. Roman isn’t my boyfriend. He’s just a nuisancej who enjoys making my life difficult.”

“A nuisance?”

“Yes. He didn’t even come here because of me. His company is interested in your research. He’s hoping to explore a possible partnership and incorporate the technology into their business. That’s why he’s hanging around.” I folded my arms. “Besides, we’re practically enemies. He’s always making ridiculous comments about me and deliberately trying to provoke me. I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s only pretending to be interested in my love life to annoy me.”

Professor Tessa looked amused. “An enemy who followed you all the way to the hospital?”

“He invited himself!”

She laughed. I was beginning to regret telling her anything. “Well, he’s certainly a handsome young man,” she

remarked.

I stared at her..“Professor!”

“What? I’m only making an observation.”

“Please don’t encourage him.”

She gave me a mischievous smile. “If it’s just a little harmless fun, I don’t see the problem.”

“Not you too!”

“Camila, life shouldn’t be all work and responsibility. A little romance now and then won’t hurt you.”

I shook my head, smiling despite myself. Professor Tessa was quite open–minded about relationships. She had no objection to dating or enjoying life, but she drew a firm line when it came to allowing a man to interfere with a woman’s ambitions. After what she had experienced in her own marriage, she had little patience for men who expected women to choose between love and their careers.

“You really have an answer for everything,” I teased.

“Of course. That’s why I’m your professor.”

We both laughed. Then her expression became thoughtful again.

“But there’s something I want to ask. You brought him here, didn’t you? You said his company is interested in our research. Do you genuinely think he’s a suitable business partner?”