Chapter 904
“I get it. Choke off their cash flow, and panic will spread like wildfire p>
Mira said.
Not long after, Hank called them, practically buzzing with excitement. “Mira, great news!
For some reason, Layson Bank is suddenly putting the squeeze on the Balkan syndicates, and those bastards are completely reliant on Layson to move their money p>
“I asked James to apply some pressure p>
she replied smoothly.
“Wow. You got James’s consortium to back you? You two are unbelievable p>
The usually composed Hank shouted, utterly awestruck by their sheer influence.
Actually, Master Ellis’s intelligence network had delivered the exact same news before Hank even called.
Over the next two months, Mira experienced a rare stretch of uninterrupted peace. She called James to check in. “Thank you for the assist. What’s the damage for the operation p>
“My dear Mira, friends help each other out. Consider this one on the house.
I just need to know when we launch the new financial offensive p>
She had braced herself for a staggering bill, completely shocked to learn they were doing it for free.
It totally shifted her perspective on these foreign tycoons.
They weren’t just cutthroat opportunists; they could actually be powerful allies.
“Give it another two months. I’ll be flying out to the Javenaire Federation this summer. When I do, I promise to put on a show that will blow your mind p>
“Excellent! I can’t wait p>
James laughed heartily.
Owen listened to the exchange and smirked. “It seems this foreigner understands human nature even better than most people here in Mavaria p>
The implication was clear: the bank’s temporary expenses were pennies compared to the payout.
This summer, they stood to multiply their returns tenfold.
“You owe him a massive favor now, so you have absolutely no choice but to bring him in on the deal.
I’m starting to think he studied behavioral psychology p>
“He wasn’t wrong about one thing she noted. “We’re a community of shared interests. He wants in on our profits, and we need his platform ton truly go global p>
Taking on the global market alongside a massive syndicate was infinitely easier than acting as a lone wolf.
It was also worth noting that ever
since Harvey Rivers found out about the Ghost-Needle assassination attempt, he grued himself to Mira’s side.
Especially in crowded areas, Harvey was hyper-vigilant, constantly scanning the people around them.
Even when his roommates mocked him for still carrying a torch for her, Harvey didn’t care in the slightest.
Mira deeply appreciated his
protection. It was impossible for her
bodyguards to shadow her 24/7
especially during lectures where
outsiders were strictly banned from
entering the classroom.
A hitman, however, could easily slip into a latex mask and pose as a fellow student.
Still, perfectly mimicking someone’s unique mannerisms, posture, and facial expressions was an impossibly rare skill.
Plus, Master Ellis had rigorously trained both Mira and Owen to spot imposters.
With their level of expertise, they could instantly tell if someone was wearing a prosthetic disguise.
The chances of a killer getting close were incredibly slim. But slim wasn’t zero. Anyone could have a momentary lapse in judgment.
Having an extra set of eyes watching her back was just another layer of insurance. Even the usually insanely jealous Owen patted Harvey on the shoulder and said, “Thanks for looking out for her, buddy p>
Because when it came down to it, Mira’s safety was the only thing that mattered. Despite the chaos, her academics couldn’t be ignored.
Thanks to James keeping the Balkan syndicate completely tied up, Mira had been blessed with a rare period of absolute tranquility.
She doubled down on her studies, determined to get as far ahead in her coursework as possible.
The threat from the Balkans could violently resurface at any moment, and she needed to be prepared.
Furthermore, she planned to double-major in finance next semester.
If her current grades didn’t meet the strict academic requirements, that plan would
be completely dead in the water.