Chapter 585
Seraphina walked over with a bright smile.
“Sera! What a nice surprise p>
Vanessa instantly dropped her icy facade, taking the initiative to greet Seraphina warmly.
They were both daughters of prominent Aethelgard corporate empires and occasionally ran in the same elite social circles.
Seraphina gave Vivienne Voss’s sister a polite nod before continuing straight toward Mira. She grabbed a spare chair and pulled it up to their table. “I was just about to text you to meet up! I didn’t expect to run into you here p>
“We were taking a walk around campus and figured we’d grab some food while we were at it p>
Mira explained with a smile.
“Are these all your new friends p>
Seraphina glanced around the table, a bit surprised.
Mira had barely just arrived at the university. How was she already so tightly knit with this group of guys and girls?
“This is Harvey Rivers, and this is Elara Finn. We all went to the same high school back in Melvion City.
Actually, Harvey and I have been in the same class since kindergarten, and Elara was my desk-mate for three years. And now, all three of us are in the same program here p>
Mira’s casual introduction made Seraphina—and everyone else within earshot- stare in utter disbelief.
For an average high school to send even one student to Aethelgard University was cause for a town parade, practically worthy of erecting a monument. But three students? From the exact same graduating class?
And they were childhood friends and desk-mates to boot? The odds were astronomical.
“Your high school must be incredible. Three Aethelgard students? They’ll be using that in their brochures for the next decade p>
Leah gasped, unable to contain her shock.
She wasn’t wrong. Ever since the exam results were published, Melvion Central High School had been running aggressive marketing campaigns across every local billboard and newspaper.
Mira had simply been too busy running her business empire to notice.
“And this is Leah Monroe, my roommate p>
“I’m so jealous. Three years in the same high school class, and now you’re all in the same university program? That’s destiny right there p>
The girl sitting next to Seraphina marveled.
Mira turned back to Elara and Leah. “By the way, this is my cousin, Seraphina. She’s in Business Management p>
Cousin? Leah’s eyes practically bulged out of her skull.
Before arriving in Aethelgard, Leah
had thoroughly researched the
capital’s power dynamics. If Vanessa Voss was actively trying to suck up to his girl then Seraphina had to belong to the formidable Quinn family.
Leah’s mind raced. Networking with the elite was her primary goal at Aethelgard.
If the Quinn family was Mira’s extended family, then Mira’s own background had to be incredibly powerful.
“Like… blood relatives p>
Leah blurted out the question before she could stop herself. Everyone at the table turned to stare at her.
“Well, obviously. We aren’t exactly adopting each other p>
Seraphina replied, shooting Leah a bizarre look.
“Sera, do you want to join us for the rest of the campus tour p>
Seraphina shook her head. “I’ll pass. Honestly, I really want to go see Grandma
Eleanor. She’s having the time of her life at your place.
I called her this morning, and she flat-out refuses to come home p>
Mira rolled her eyes playfully. “She only moved in yesterday. Give her a chance to enjoy the novelty before you start dragging her back.
Tell you what, I’ll text you my address. If you’re free this afternoon, just come over and visit her.
My place is basically attached to the campus, so you can drop by
whenever you want. I’ll call Rachel
right now and tell her to set an extra
plate for dinner p>
Seraphina beamed. “Deal! Grandma Eleanor hasn’t stopped raving about how amazing Rachel’s cooking is. I need to try it for myself p>
“Who’s Rachel p>
Leah asked, leaning in.
“Mira’s housekeeper p>
Elara answered simply.
After chatting with Seraphina for a few more minutes, Mira’s group resumed their campus expedition.
The next stop was the university library.
Situated at the literal heart of Aethelgard University, the library was surrounded by
the institution’s most prestigious academic and research halls.
The area was a lush paradise, lined with towering trees and meticulously manicured flower beds.
Students could be seen scattered
across stone benches, quietly
reading in the shade. Because it was
so close to Serenity Lake, the air
carried a faint refreshing trace of moisture