Chapter 174
Mirabella effortlessly tuned out her father’s complex gaze, her mind wandering instead to the package that had been collecting dust in the cabinet for days. With a casual stride, she approached the cabinet, opened it, and retrieved the parcel. Ripping it open, she half–expected to find some sort of herbs or traditional remedy. To her surprise, it was a study guide
She had only ever shared her address with one person.
Flipping through the study guide with a look of disdain, Mirabella scoffed. Such basic material–what was that guy thinking? Was she the type to need such rudimentary aid?
With a shake of her head that conveyed her speechlessness, she stuffed the guide back into the delivery bag, ready to doom it to the trash, but just before the toss, she caught sight of the shipping label. Her hand paused.
Although there was no return address, there was a note from the courier indicating it was a local delivery. Mirabella’s eyes narrowed slightly. Wasn’t this from him?
After a brief moment of contemplation, she decided not to discard the study guide. Instead, she ripped off the shipping label and headed upstairs. She booted up her computer in her room, her fingers dancing across the keyboard. In no time, using the tracking number from the label, she pinpointed the sender’s location.
Aiden Gilbert?
She leanes back in her chair, the flickering glow of the screen playing across her face, casting alternating shadows and light. She had only glanced briefly at the study guide’s content, but it seemed relevant to the upcoming competition. So… why would that little goof send her competition material?
Was he trying to stir the pot?
Arms crossed, a playful smirk touched Mirabella’s lips. She quickly shut down her computer and slipped the study guide into the bag she carried daily.
The next day..
At the Gilbert family residence!
Summer stood at the threshold, ready to head to school. She pulled open a drawer in the hall cabinet to grab her keys, inadvertently dragging out a piece of paper that fell to the floor. Her hand paused, keys in grip, as she bent down to pick up the paper, intending to stuff it back into the drawer. It was a courier slip, and upon seeing the address, she froze.
The address was all too familiar, but the recipient’s name took her by surprise. It was Mirabella.
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Holding the courier slip, Summer’s grip tightened, recalling Aiden’s arrogant demeanor from a few days ago. She couldn’t help but let out a sardonic chuckle. It was typical of her darling brother to send her study guide to the person she loathed the most.
Taking a deep breath to quell the rising anger within, Summer pocketed the slip and left the house.
When Mirabella arrived at school, she had the misfortune of running into Summer, who seemed to have daggers in her eyes, as if Mirabella had stolen something precious from her. It was bizarre, but Mirabella didn’t care.
The Prodigy Class and The Advanced Class were housed within the same building but on different floors. The two girls crossed paths at the school gates and quickly went their separate ways. It was as if the other didn’t exist.
Having topped the monthly exams, Mirabella was now the shining star of the class, and many classmates sought to converse with her. Yet, her cool demeanor deterred most.
persistent student approached her with a math paper, seeking help with a problem, but… they, too, were defeated by her formidable logic and clear explanations. The method was simple, but those who couldn’t grasp it walked away dejected, feeling like their intelligence was on a different wavelength.
Today, Jenna hadn’t shown up to school, which Mirabella found odd. During lunch, she her friend a call.
