Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Owen casually remarked, "It's the outstanding students that make you wonder just how far they can go."

And indeed, she exceeded his expectations by miles.

...

Stepping out of the examination hall, Roseanne immediately received a message from Leda.

A week ago, they had agreed to celebrate after their interviews, planning to meet at their favorite French bistro.

Roseanne opened her maps app, ready to hail a ride.

Suddenly, a familiar voice called out from behind her.

"Roseanne? It is you!"

Hertha had also come for the second round of interviews that afternoon.

She had arrived early to get accustomed to the environment, hoping it would ease her nerves. She hadn't expected to bump into Roseanne.

"What's this..." Hertha Sherwood looked her up and down.

"Interviews," Roseanne replied calmly.

"You passed the written exam?!" Her surprise almost made her voice crack.

"Yes."

"How many points?"

"412."

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taken aback. "Was I? I

the act. What's the point of pretending?" Hertha

it to the interviews, and couldn't believe Roseanne

she genuinely hadn't

message about her interview schedule, she hadn't bothered

official notice board lists names according to scores from high to low, but Roseanne

don't believe

it

to explain further. What Hertha

Sherwood, pleasing his family was

crow; fall out of love, and everything related

Hertha

her

You've finished the interview,

"Yes."

they ask? Were there

an eyebrow. "You... want me to spill

some experience, it's not that serious. Besides, the

questions, you should understand there's no point in sharing,

word, "we're in competition, what

Hertha was at a loss