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."

the top

aback. "Was

What's the point of pretending?" Hertha sneered, her

the interviews, and couldn't believe Roseanne had done

wronged; she genuinely hadn't

message about her interview

to scores

believe it, just

it

to explain further. What

with Murray Sherwood, pleasing his family was no longer

love the crow; fall out of love, and everything related turns to

Hertha stopped

back, her gaze inquisitive, "What

You've finished the

"Yes."

hard? What did they ask? Were there many questions related to

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

so crudely. Just sharing some experience, it's not that serious. Besides, the questions they asked you might not be the same for

know everyone gets different questions, you should

locked eyes with her, enunciating each word, "we're in competition, what makes you think I'd help

Hertha was at a loss