Chapter 30

Amara saw Katniss dragging, so she tried to chill her out, saying, "Katniss, girl, you gotta call it a day. Save some juice for tomorrow." Katniss didn't even blink, "Yeah, you're right. We're almost outta coffee beans anyway. We can shut down early, so I'm bouncing now."

She figured she'd hit the books with the extra time. Sure, she wanted to stack some cash, but acing that big exam was the top priority. The school entrance was buzzing with people since it was mealtime. Just as she got there, someone hollered her name.

"Katniss!" Felix's voice cut through the noise, making her jump. She turned, "Felix, what are you doing here?"

Her heart skipped a beat, worried something was up with Maximilian.

"Katniss, Max asked me to give you this," Felix said, handing over a paper bag.

Katniss paused, not expecting Max to send cash.

Max and Desmond were brothers, but they were like night and day.

Thinking about Max's kindness, Katniss felt a pang of regret. Such a good man, gone too soon in his past life. She silently vowed to fix Max's illness, making sure he lived a long life this time!

She took the bag, smiling gratefully. Even though she didn't wanna take it, she really needed the dough right now.

her lifesaver! This cash was just the

a wave of emotion, the bag heavy in her hands. She decided to whip up a

been feeling way better since he started

cook up something special

Felix. I'm gonna make a special meal for Max to help him bounce

"Awesome! When can

herself, feeling grateful

good-hearted Max was, Katniss felt even

drove off, the black Mercedes parked by the

full of medicinal herbs, but when she peeked inside, she found stacks of crisp

reached out with shaky fingers to touch the cash. How

gasped, eyes wide with shock and

on? Had Max sent her cash again? Katniss's heart was pounding, and a grin spread across her face. How much was in here? Maybe enough to stock up on a ton of medicinal

much had he given her? Looked like at least

she'd whip up

to buy the ingredients and herbs she needed, lugging around big bags. She still had some

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