The other party did not beat around the bush but revealed their identity directly, expressed their interest in her, and stated the purpose of the call.
If the other party's identity is genuine and the invitation is sincere, Amelia Clarke thought they must be a very straightforward and candid person.
However, she was naturally skeptical and found it hard to trust others easily, especially strangers, and all the more with Viola Harris's cautionary tale in mind. After pondering for a moment, she politely and tactfully declined, "I haven't graduated yet and am currently focused on my studies."
But the other party only laughed, "You don't trust me, which I can understand. I have a photography exhibition tomorrow at the Art Gallery; you can come and see it, maybe we can chat first."
Amelia Clarke smiled, "If I have time, I will go."
What she meant was, she might not necessarily go.
