Chapter 588
“Harvey, you can’t compare yourself to me. I had a gun to my head to succeed. Besides, I started building my foundation way earlier than you did p>
With the other guys standing right there, Mira couldn’t go into the details of her ruthless rise to power.
However, reading between the lines, she quickly deduced that Harvey had completely concealed his elite billionaire background from his new roommates.
“You need to measure your success against your own past, or at least against the average guy your age p>
“Fine, you win. I’ll admit I’m incredibly impressive p>
Harvey instantly puffed his chest back out, his signature arrogance returning in full force.
Mira sighed. If she had known his ego would bounce back that fast, she wouldn’t have bothered comforting him.
Their vague, high-level conversation left the rest of the group staring at them in absolute bewilderment.
By the time they finished touring the main academic quad and the administration center, the sun had already begun to set.
Because Mira and Harvey were rigorously trained in martial arts, they barely broke a sweat, but the rest of the group was visibly exhausted, practically dragging their feet.
Harvey suggested they grab dinner to celebrate, but Mira firmly shot him down.
“I need to head back. My grandmother is staying with me, and Seraphina is probably waiting for me at the apartment by now p>
“I’m so jealous. You live so close, and your apartment must be gorgeous p>
Leah sighed dramatically for the hundredth time that day.
Elara shot her a sidelong glance. Being envious of someone else’s wealth was completely pointless. The only way to improve your life was to put your head down and put in the work.
“Mira, after our orientation meeting tomorrow, is it okay if I pick up a few hours at the steakhouse p>
“Of course. Whenever you have free time, you can head over and help your dad. Any hours you work will just be added directly to his paycheck p>
Solflare Hearth & Grill operated on a performance-based bonus structure, allowing employees to dramatically increase their income through extra shifts.
“You have connections at Solflare Hearth & Grill p>
Leah asked, her ears perking up instantly.
Mira simply nodded, offering no further explanation.
Leah clearly came from a comfortable enough middle-class background, and she definitely didn’t look like the type who wanted to work a grueling restaurant job.
When Mira finally walked through the doors of her luxury apartment, Seraphina was already curled up the sofa, Grandma Eleanor and Racheimmediately swarmed Mira, peppering her with questions about her first day on campus.
“I literally just spent the last hour telling you everything p>
Seraphina groaned, entirely exasperated by their blatant favoritism.
“Well, that was your experience. We want to hear Mira’s p>
They weren’t even in the same academic program, after all.
“I knew it. The second Mira walked in, I became completely obsolete to you, Grandma p>
Seraphina pouted dramatically.
“Oh, hush. She loves you both equally p>
Rachel laughed, quickly stepping in to mediate the playful jealousy.
Mira, however, looked incredibly smug. “Nope. Grandma Eleanor definitely loves me more p>
Seeing Mira look so thoroughly pleased with herself made Seraphina’s eye twitch.
“You take that back! She definitely loves me more p>
“Didn’t you literally just complain that she tossed you aside for me p>
Seraphina gritted her teeth.
“Oh, so that’s how it is? Setting traps for me, huh? Fine, I’m kidnapping Grandma right now! I’m hiding her, and you’re never allowed to see her again p>
“Hahaha p>
Rachel and Eleanor burst into warm laughter. It was rare to see Mira drop her intimidating corporate aura and act like a normal, competitive teenager.
After enjoying one of Rachel’s legendary dinners, Seraphina refused to go back to the dorms The two cousins Bracketed Eleanor on the sofa, keeping up a steady stream of lively chatter.
Rachel sat across from them, occasionally sliding a plate of freshly washed fruit across the coffee table as the girls absentmindedly snacked.
“Sera, you should just officially move in here. Then Grandma Eleanor wouldn’t ever have to leave p>
“That sounds amazing in theory, but be realistic. With your insane schedule, would you actually have the time and energy to hang out with us p>
“I’ll make the time if you’re here p>
“Oh, please. Don’t make promises you can’t keep. I’ve heard the rumors about your schedule-it’s
supposedly so brutal that nodeven
demon could keep up with it p>