Chapter 18

Maple Academy was one of those institutions that Mirabella had heard about, one that was undeniably founded on the almighty dollar–a private, elite school if there ever was one. With a staff of seasoned professionals and a rigorous academic hierarchy, only two types of students walked its hallowed halls; genuine geniuses and the filthy rich.

In short, if your pockets were deep enough, you were in.

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“Have you already greased the school’s palm?” Mirabella asked, breaking the silence with a stern look that seemed to pin her parents to their seats.

Caught off guard by their daughter’s seriousness, the couple exchanged a glance.

“Yes.”

“No.”

Shawn. Their failure to

daughter’s gaze, Delilah nudged her husband

choosing this school your mother and I do indeed have plans to… facilitate your acceptance.” Hearing this, the seriousness on Mirabella’s face

destitute, Mirabella saw no need

school already? Which one?” Delilah asked

slightly, her reply

Shawn were taken

School? Had

seeking clarification. “Sweetie, did you just say… Auburn High

set down the school brochure, her head tilting slightly, a smile playing on her lips. “No, Parkside High School”

did you pick?” Despite being

not a joke. Only Parkside

our reach, sweetie.” She was well aware of her daughter’s

over. With your grades… even if you get in, it might not be a good thing for you,” Shawn added, his expression turning grave at

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