Chapter 125
Elara hesitated, unable to bring herself to say it.
“It’s okay, just say it. What else are you wondering p>
“It’s just… could you help me find another job? I want to earn a little more p>
Heh, this girl got a taste for it and was now addicted to making money.
This time, however, Mira didn’t agree. “Elara, it’s not that I won’t help you, but this is our senior year. This is the time that decides our future.
If your part-time work affects your studies and you can’t get into a good university, you’ll regret it for the rest of your life p>
One had to know when to make sacrifices.
“The jobs you have now are enough. They cover your meals and leave you with some extra money p>
“You’re right, but I’m worried about tuition for college p>
“Let’s worry about that after you get in.
Have you considered what happens if you don’t get in?
The competition is fierce. You can’t underestimate it p>
She had to instill a sense of urgency in her so she would focus on her studies.
“If you don’t have enough for tuition then, you can apply for student loans, work during the summer and winter breaks, and get a part-time job in college p>
Before high school, Elara had never been to a big city. She had always just buried her head in her books, with little exposure to the outside world, so there was a lot she didn’t know.
“You’re so much more worldly. I’ll listen to you.
Then… then, can you help me find a job during the winter break this year?
Oh, and I still haven’t treated you to a meal yet p>
The girl certainly understood social graces.
“Okay, after the exam, you can treat me to a breakfast burrito. I haven’t had one in ages p>
Mira put on an especially greedy look.
“No problem! We’ll go right after the exam, hehe p>
In reality, she was just trying to fulfill her friend’s wish. Back in ’08, an egg crepe was only a dollar fifty, and a cup of soy milk was a dollar. They could both fill their bellies for next to nothing.
It would also make her friend feel better, helping her stay true to herself.
As they were talking, they arrived at school. The moment Harvey saw them, he rushed over.
“Mira, I’ll head back to the classroom first p>
Seeing that Mira had something to discuss, Elara excused herself.
Harvey eagerly asked Mira, “What happened with that thing p>
As a protective friend, he was furious about that time Evelyn Crowe tried to play matchmaker for Mara.
“I’m pretty sure I’ll get what I want. I reported it to the dean of students last night. It probably won’t affect today’s exam.
But he promised me he would deal with Evelyn Crowe p>
Mira gave him a rough summary of what happened, but when it came to the exam questions, she omitted the part about her having surveillance in the Mercer house and instead Said she had someone follow and film them.
It wouldn’t be strange for Mira, who came from the Mercer family, to have a loyal servant helping her.
But unexpectedly, his focus was on something else entirely. “Wait, she had today’s literature exam questions p>
“What are you thinking? You want to know the questions too p>
Mira looked at him sideways.
“No, no, just curious, that’s all p>
The guy looked a little embarrassed. He, Harvey, was not the type to cheat.
“Good p>
“The essay topic today seems to be ‘My Ambition.’ I can’t remember anything else p>
Seeing him acting like a curious cat, Mira couldn’t help but reveal the
essay topic. The literature examine
was
about to start anyway, so it wouldn’t make much difference.
Literature was the first exam. Mira finished her paper and checked it twice before turning it in.
As she walked out of the exam room, many students crowded around to compare answers. Liora was the first to run over and ask, “Mira, how did it go p>
That girl was impatient and a quick thinker. She was always the first to turn in her exam and had paid the price for it many times.
During sophomore year, she
bombed a test and got a harsh scolding from her mother. But it
seemed to have no effect, the next
time, she was still the first to hand in her paper.
“Felt okay p>