Chapter 109
When Mira walked over, the student sitting next to Harvey had just finished eating and left. Without wasting any time, she sat down and got straight to the point.
“Have your Rivers family people keep an eye on Evelyn Crowe. If she does anything improper, get evidence.
“If we don’t get her replaced, she’ll be a lot of trouble later on. You know that p>
A homeroom teacher had a lot of power, especially during senior year. If she pulled some strings, it could affect their future.
“Why don’t you have someone watch her p>
“I’m not part of the Mercer family anymore. I don’t have anyone to command p>
Mira glanced around and lowered her voice. “Let’s split the work. You get the evidence, and I’ll report her. How’s that p>
Harvey finally nodded. The guy never took a loss.
“Did you really cut ties with your family p>
“Of course. One hundred percent. I’m never going back in this lifetime p>
“You’re disowning your parents, your brother? And you’re giving up the inheritance, the billions of dollars p>
“That’s right. I don’t want it p>
“Wow. Seriously impressive. All because of that Mara p>
How many children of wealthy families could give up such a privileged life?
“She’s part of the reason, but she’s not the main problem p>
Thinking of Mara’s twisted possessiveness and her family’s unconditional indulgence and enabling even encouraging it—a flash of disgust crossed Mira’s beautiful eyes, but it vanished as quickly as it appeared.
“Anyway, I have to go. Those two are waiting for me outside. Remember what I said, and act fast p>
As she turned to leave, Mira saw her deskmate, Elara, secretly eating a plain piece of bread in the corner.
“Elara, why didn’t you buy any food? You’re just eating that p>
She looked up at Mira, a little embarrassed.
“I… I’m fine with this p>
Mira suddenly remembered. Her family was apparently very poor.
Tuition wasn’t an issue.
She had been admitted to Melvion Central High through a unified exam with high scores so she didn’t have to pay the expensive tuition. On top of that, she was on a full scholarship due to her low-income status.
(Meanwhile, students like Mira had their spots reserved, automatically transferring over from elite private elementary schools as was
of
customary the wealthy families didn’t care about tuition, and Melvion
Central High made its money from the children of the aristocracy p>
The reason she hadn’t wanted to come with them earlier was because she couldn’t
afford the food and was afraid of being laughed at by her classmates.
“Are you out of money? Let me buy you a meal p>
Mira started walking toward the food counter, but Elara quickly grabbed her.
“No… no, thank you, Mira. Being able to eat my fill is already great p>
Mira didn’t push it. She knew Elara was proud and wouldn’t accept charity for no
reason.
“But this isn’t good for you,
deskmate. It’s senior year, and the
workload is heavy. If you only eat
starches, you’ll suffer from;
malnutrition, which will affect your body and health.
“We learned all this in health class. It’s not like you don’t know p>
“It’s okay, Mira. I know you mean well, but I’m tough. Really, I’m fine p>
Mira had no choice but to leave. Her presence was only making Elara more uncomfortable. She would think of another way to help her later. This deskmate was a really good person.
In her past life, when Mira was at her lowest, Elara had always stood by her side, comforting her and providing her with information, both academic and personal.
Later, when Mira had lost the will to study and her grades plummeted, Elara had constantly tried to find ways to help her.
Back then, Mara was the popular one in class, and many students flocked to her. Especially the kids from ordinary families, who could often get benefits from Mara. At that time, to isolate Mira, Mara would frequently give them expensive gifts, and treating them to meals was a regular occurrence.
Elara’s family was poorer than anyone else’s, yet she always stuck with Mira.
She was even bullied frequently for siding with Mira.
It wasn’t the right time to disturb Elara, so Mira rejoined Liora and Celine and they headed back to the classroom.