Her professional experience showed. Zora knew exactly how to make people feel at ease. Bram looked Zora and Zane over, feeling a sense of familiarity but unable to place them. Suddenly, someone tentatively asked, "Excuse me, are you... Dr. Zora Moss?" Zora nodded. "Yes, hello, I am." "Wow! I can't believe it! I've read your master's and doctoral theses! They're incredible!" This caused a stir of excitement in the room. So this elegant and poised woman was the famous Zora! The papers she published during her PhD were all in top-tier international journals, required reading for any serious financial engineering student. Being in the same room with such an influential figure was thrilling. Zane looked down, his gaze soft as he watched Zora.She was just like she'd been as a child—the center of attention wherever she went. The difference was that, back then, he could only watch her quietly from the sidelines. Now, he could stand openly by her side. Zora chatted pleasantly with everyone. Then, she turned to Bram, a slight smile on her lips. "And you must be Bram, Prof. Reed's most accomplished student?" Bram gave a wry smile. "I'm not sure I deserve that title." If the one who left had actually enrolled, I wouldn't even be in the running. Zora took out a business card and handed it to him. "I'm the Vice President at SummitCore Tech. If you're interested in an internship, feel free to contact me anytime. With your capabilities, you could lead a project independently." Hearing their idol hand her card to their senior, the other students gasped. And the promise of him leading his own project made them even more envious.But Bram just smiled politely, not committing. Zane also pulled a business card from his pocket. "SummitCore values talent. If any of you are considering an internship, you're welcome to reach out." The CEO of SummitCore Tech was handing out his card personally! And looking at the CEO's striking looks—wow, just wow. The students exchanged glances, smiling knowingly at each other. The CEO of SummitCore and Zora was a perfect match, with both talents and good looks. A real power couple! After chatting a while longer, Zora and Zane left the private room. Once in the car, Zane glanced at the passenger seat. "You're trying to recruit Prof. Reed's students, hoping to attract the professor himself through them?" "You know me so well." Zora smiled.A rare smile also appeared on Zane's typically cool face. After dropping Zora off at her home, he turned the car around and headed to the Vance Manor. Olena came out to greet him personally. Hearing he had just taken Zora home, she paused. "What a coincidence. I just met with Zora's mother this morning." Zane looked down, loosening his cufflinks. "What did you talk about?" "Not much. Her mother just complained a bit about the Blackwoods, said calling off the alliance marriage wasn't handled well." Zane froze. "It's really canceled?" "Yes." This wasn't just a rumor anymore; it was confirmation straight from Zora's mother. A silence fell between them. Some things didn't need to be said aloud. They both knew exactly what the other was thinking. Just then, the housekeeper announced, "Mr. Viktor Vance is home."Viktor Vance, Zane's father, had returned from his business trip. Olena immediately stood up, her face bright with a smile as she went to greet him. Viktor, looking travel-worn, took off his coat. Olena didn't let the staff help, personally taking it from him and hanging it up. She then turned to pour him a glass of water while instructing the housekeeper to make coffee. "You came back early and didn't tell me! I would have had the coffee ready if I'd known." Watching his wife bustle about, Viktor felt a deep sense of contentment. Her gentle, considerate nature was what he loved most about her. Settling onto the sofa, Viktor looked at his son and remembered something. "You mentioned on the phone you had something to discuss in person. What was it?" Zane hesitated.He had originally intended to tell his father about his plans to get engaged to Darcy and to ask him to attend the ceremony. Given his and his mother's precarious position in the Vance family, his father was the only one likely to attend. But... Things were different now. Ever since his mother mentioned the canceled alliance between Zora and the Blackwoods, his plans had changed. Pressing his lips together for a moment, Zane said, "It was about company funding. But it's been resolved." "You found an investor?" "Summit Capital has agreed to an additional investment of 500 million dollars." Viktor nodded in approval. "Good. Your SummitCore Tech is making a name for itself. On my trip, several people mentioned you have a bright future ahead of you." Olena's heart swelled with pride.With this trajectory, it wasn't impossible for Zane to eventually enter the Vance Group, though it would require patience. And if he had the right marriage alliance... the timeline could be significantly shortened.