Chapter 345
A lie repeated often enough becomes the truth. Combine that with the fact that some people despised the wealthy and hated seeing others succeed, and it was a recipe for disaster. The moment someone started a smear campaign, others would gladly jump in to trample her.
“Don’t worry about it. Leave it to me,” Owen said.
“Now that sounds like a proper mentor p>
“I’ll knock you out. When do I not act like your mentor?” Owen gritted his teeth in exasperation. “I saw you chatting away with Harvey down there. Why not ask him for help p>
Ask Harvey for help? Did he even have the power for that?
Mira looked up at him, studying his face. “Are you jealous p>
“Nonsense. Why would I be jealous?” He quickly looked away.
Mira rolled her eyes. “Relax. We’re the real team here. He’s just a classmate and a friend. You’re much closer.” Sometimes, Owen acted like a complete child.
“Didn’t you say I hadn’t played the proper host yet? Finish work early tomorrow, and I’ll take you to my place,” Owen suggested after a moment’s thought.
“Your place?” Mira’s eyes went wide. He couldn’t possibly mean the Lance family estate, could he?
Owen saw right through her. “Not what you’re thinking. You’ll see when we get there p>
“Alright, alright. I’m looking forward to it p>
The next morning, when Mira and the others arrived at Rivers Plaza before official working hours, Soren Tate and his team were already hard at work.
“You guys are starting this early? Do you even have a full team yet?” Mira asked, noting that there were only five of them.
Soren had brought in friends and former classmates who were passionate and skilled in game development. One of them was an overseas returnee initially hired for the mobile OS projec but who had transferred over the moment he heard about the gaming division.
“The five of us are enough to handle the five core aspects of the game. We’ll bring in more people for the rest as we go,” Soren replied. They had divided the crucial tasks: programming, interface design, game mechanics, testing, and operations. “Alright. I’ll make sure you get a hefty bonus for the overtime,” Mira promised.
Building ‘Harvest Haven’ sounded simple on paper, but executing it was a massive undertaking. It required intricate 3D modeling, utilizing virtual reality development platforms to create farmlands, terrain, and architectural structures, ensuring every plant’s appearance, shape and growth cycle looked authentic. They had to program the interactive elements so users could observe and engage with the flora and fauna in a way that felt completely immersive. Sound effects and a compelling soundtrack were also vital for keeping players hooked.
Truthfully, Mira was an amateur in this space. She hadn’t even started university and lacked formal training in computer science. What she brought to the table was the
visionary concepts and dining
from her past life. The execution relied entirely on the technical expertise of Soren and his team. Once she got to college, if time allowed, she wanted to take courses in finance and economics. She didn’t need a degree to get a job-she wasn’t planning on working for anyone else but she wanted the knowledge. Her goal was to master macroeconomics and navigate global finance like a pro.
That morning, Owen wrapped up his most pressing tasks. After a quick lunch, he
drove Mira to his private residence in Aethelgard.
On the way, Mira asked, “Where does your mother’s family live p>
“Also here in the city p>
“You haven’t gone to see them on this trip p>
“I don’t want to p>
While the bosses chatted, Silas and Jax were in the back, sharing snacks with the Iron Wolves. Whenever Mira was working, her bodyguards took turns enjoying some downtime Since Rivers Plaza had a top tier security system and their own guards on duty there wasn’t much danger, so the duo had spent the morning shopping and buying a ton of stuff.