At Sky Studios, Clement's phone rang, and after a brief conversation, he turned to the crowd awaiting Leonardo. "Prof. Monet's been held up by unexpected business and will be delayed," he announced.

Disappointment rippled through the students who had just arrived, hoping for a glimpse of the famed mentor. "We were supposed to meet him today," they murmured.

One student's curiosity peaked, "And Madelyn? We never see her here, Clement. Where is she?"

Another chimed in, "Especially after her awa