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?

and light. She had only glanced briefly at the study guide’s content, but it seemed relevant to the upcoming competition. So…

he trying to stir the pot?

She quickly shut down her computer and slipped the study guide into the

The next day..

the Gilbert

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

recipient’s name took her by surprise. It was

Chapter

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

a deep breath to quell the rising anger within, Summer pocketed the slip and

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