James had expected this type of reaction from the students, and he decided beforehand not to respond to their requests for the time being.

‘With the positive reviews about my lecture circulating among the students, most of them would choose to remain with us as they look forward to the next lecture session. Moreover, we might be able to attract talented external powerhouses by using the possibility that I’ll be lecturing to them too.’ James concluded inwardly.

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