Chapter 713
“Mira is right. If you ruin your health and shorten your life fighting over material things, you’ll regret it.
Mira isn’t hurting for cash; she’s a brilliant businesswoman. Please don’t go back there and start a war p>
Rachel chimed in, echoing Mira’s concern.
Eleanor didn’t have many years left as it was. Every extra day she had right now was only thanks to the priceless medicinal herbs Mira had sourced through her connections.
“I hear you. Don’t worry, I won’t cause a scene p>
But deep down, she was still determined to reclaim what was hers.
After breakfast, Mira went to her bedroom and retrieved a velvet jewelry box, handing it to Eleanor.
“Please give this Sapphire Heirloom Set to Seraphina for me. I won’t be attending the engagement p>
The set was worth around a hundred thousand dollars. In the realm of high-end jewelry, it wasn’t earth-shatteringly expensive, but it wasn’t cheap either.
Mira had received gifts from her aunt and uncle in the past, and this was her way of formally settling the debt.
“Alright. I’ll make sure she gets it p>
With that sorted, Mira headed off to campus.
Mid-terms were coming up in a few days, which meant she had to cram her
schedule with review sessions.
Even though passing was generally the only requirement for university exams, Mira always pushed for perfection. She fully intended to sweep the academic scholarships by the end of the semester.
It wasn’t about the money; it was a matter of pride and tangible proof of her relentless work ethic.
During lunch, Elara and Harvey asked about Celine’s situation, and Mira gave them the summarized version.
“That’s absolutely terrifying. In broad daylight, on a busy street with people walking by, and they still managed to snatch her?
Those kidnappers are out of their minds p>
“It’s exactly because of the public setting that people let their guard down.
Celine usually travels with bodyguards, so she’s not an easy target. The only time they could strike was when she was separated from them p>
“I’m buying pepper spray immediately p>
Elara declared, looking thoroughly spooked.
“You don’t have to worry about that. They targeted Celine for a massive ransom. You don’t exactly have millions sitting in the bank p>
Harvey pointed out practically.
“I’m still going to protect myself! What if I get snatched and harvested for organs p>
Elara shuddered. After the horrific incident with her mother, she was understandably paranoid.
“It never hurts to be prepared p>
Mira agreed.
She briefly debated giving Elara one of her custom paralyzing agents.
She quickly scrapped the idea.
Her mentor had been explicitly clear: their proprietary formulas were strictly for internal use and
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self-defense. Leaking them to the Bublic was a severe violation of their foundational rules.
Instead, Mira detailed a highly effective DIY pepper spray recipe using a small aerosol bottle.
After classes wrapped up, Mira guided Harvey and Elara through another round of live-trading, securing them a neat profit.
When she returned home, Rachel informed her that Eleanor had already left.
For some reason, the house felt painfully empty without the older woman’s constant bustling and nagging.
Truth be told, Mira had never had
much luck with family. Up until now, Eleanor was the only blood relative who had shown her unconditional loyalty.
“Don’t look so down. She’ll be back to visit before you know it p>
Rachel noticed the subtle shift in Mira’s mood and quickly offered a warm smile.
“I know. It’s just too quiet p>
Mira admitted softly.
“I feel the same way. When she’s around, we’re always gossiping, swapping stories about everything under the sun, and bashing thi out together.
With her gone, the silence is deafening.
things
Your uncle really crossed a line this time. Finalizing an engagement this huge
without even letting her know p>
“He knew she would never approve p>
“Well, she’s their daughter. Let them deal with the mess p>
“Exactly. That’s why I begged Grandmother to just stay out of the crossfire p>
The two of them continued to chat over dinner.
“Rachel, did Mason ever finalize his own wedding plans p>
Rachel’s son had recently started dating Daisy, a waitress. Rachel despised the match, but her hands were tied.