Chapter 576
This was the era before ultra-pervasive social media and deep internet sleuthing. It made sense Seraphina didn’t know the full extent of her wealth.
“It pays decently,” Mira replied.
She hated showing off. If Seraphina didn’t know about Solflare Technologies, there was no need to broadcast it.
“Just stay here! We can commute together every morning. We’ll take the same car!” Seraphina pleaded, desperate for a partner in crime.
Mira smiled gently. “It wouldn’t work. You know I travel with security. It’s not just me p>
Plus, as family, a little distance kept the affection strong. Staying under their roof permanently would inevitably cause friction. Moreover, university wasn’t Mira’s only focus; she had an empire to run, medical research to conduct, and martial arts to practice.
After chatting a bit longer, it was time for lunch. Owen hadn’t left; he was deep in conversation with Sebastian.
Right before they sat down, Gwen Quinn arrived.
“I knew Mira was coming today, so I sprinted through my morning lectures and practically flew here!” she announced loudly as she walked through the door. As a finance professor at Aethelgard University, she was a busy woman.
“Oh, please, you’re not the only one with a job,” Eleanor scolded her daughter-in- law, though a fond smile tugged at the corners of her mouth.
“Mom, you’re the one who let your son marry such a clumsy daughter-in-law,” Gwen teased back.
“Don’t blame me for your own clumsiness!” Eleanor shot back playfully.
“This is your Aunt Gwen, Seraphina’s mother,” Sebastian quickly explained to Mira, defusing the banter.
“It’s wonderful to meet you, Aunt Gwen p>
“Mira! Oh, it’s so good to finally see you in person. I’ve only ever seen you on TV. I missed you the last two times you visited, but I caught you today. Come here, let me get a look at you,” Gwen said, pulling Mira into a warm, tight hug.
“If I had a daughter this incredible, I’d wake up smiling every single day p>
She pulled back and slipped an envelope into Mira’s hand. “There’s fifteen thousand dollars in here A
littleward for crushing here
entrance exams. fo
“Thank you, Aunt Gwen p>
Since Mira acknowledged this side of the family, rejecting the gift would be a breach of etiquette.
Faced with such overwhelming
enthusiasm, Mira felt slightly out of
ver
her depth. She was naturally reserved and preferred blunto efficiency over excessive small talk.
“Sera is incredibly smart too,” Mira offered politely with a smile.
She didn’t know much about her cousin’s academic life, but getting into Aethelgard University proved she was sharp.
“Ugh, she’s passable at best,” Gwen sighed dramatically.
“Excuse me? Who says my granddaughter is just passable?” Eleanor demanded, instantly defending Sera.
“Mom, she’s spoiled because you let her get away with everything p>
“Who else am I supposed to spoil? You p>
“I wouldn’t dare dream of such luxury. I just pray you yell at me less,” Gwen laughed.
“I yell at you because you deserve it p>
Despite the sharp words, it was obvious the two women adored each other.
Mira had always assumed academics were quiet and introverted, but her aunt was a force of nature.
As they settled around the table,
Gwen turned her sharp eyes on Mira. “I hear you’re the legendary Lady Oracle’ of the stock market. I have to know what is your core
methodology for evaluating Ver
stock p>