Tonight felt like another trap for Celine. Sonta looked at Celine. "Celine, you're here. Come, I want to introduce you to someone. This is Simon Wilde."

Soula brought Simon forward. Celine glanced at him briefly. He had a simple, honest look, with glasses perched on his nose. At least he appeared neat.

"Simon is a high school teacher in the countryside. He has a stable job," Sonia said. "I brought him here to meet you. Once you two marry, you can move to the countryside and live with him."

Celine finally understood Sonia's intentions: an arranged matchmaking session, designed to send her to the countryside.

Simon gave her a shy smile, clearly surprised by her beauty. "Ms. Celine, it's nice to meet you."

A burst of laughter rang out. "Grandma, what are you all talking about?"

Celine looked up to see Carly, accompanied by Adam; her arm was linked through his.

Sonia's expression brightened instantly. "Mr. Alvarez, Carly, you're just in time! We were introducing Celine to her date, Simon." She nudged Simon closer to Celine.

Tracy, in a good mood and brimming with arrogance, smirked. "Celine, Simon is a high school teacher with a government-backed position and a college degree. He's cultured and educated! Now look at yourself. You dropped out of school at sixteen, with no degree and no job. He's way out of your league. Grandma has been working hard to arrange your marriage."

Lucy smiled. "Celine, I think Simon is a great match. You should agree to this marriage. Opportunities like this don't come often."

Carly smiled at Adam. "Adam, don't you think Celine and Simon make a great pair?"

Adam's gaze fell on Celine. The contrast was stark: Simon's modest appearance beside Celine's vibrant beauty. His lips pressed into a thin line.

Sonia turned to Simon. "Mr. Wilde, what do you think of Celine?"

Simon, like most men, was captivated by Celine's beauty. He considered himself practical, valuing character over looks, but her elegance awestruck him. He didn't care that she lacked a degree or a job.

He looked at Celine and said earnestly, "I think Ms. Celine is wonderful. I'll be in Mercity for two more days. I received an invitation to the Pinnacle of Academic Symposium."

"Ms. Celine, could we spend some time together and get to know each other? I'd love to take you to the forum."

At the mention of the forum, Tracy's eyes sparkled. She turned to Adam. "Mr. Alvarez, is it true? They're saying the Harvard genius girl will be presenting alongside you this year?"

Lately, Mercity buzzed about this "Harvard genius girl." Even Sonia, rarely leaving the house, had heard of her. Lucy and Hazel had overheard city's prestigious women mention her. The genius girl was a sensation.

Even Carly and Tracy, exceptional women, seemed overshadowed by this girl's accomplishments.

Sonia exclaimed, "I heard the Harvard genius girl is just like you, Mr. Alvarez. She skipped grades and earned two master's degrees by sixteen! She even set a second record!"

Lucy was incredulous. "Is there really a girl this impressive? Someone who can rival Mr. Alvarez?"

Hazel scoffed, "I've already secured invitations for our family to attend the forum. We can go together in two days. I'm dying to see what this genius girl looks like. Who knows, maybe she looks extraordinary too!"