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Mr. Hammond’s face suddenly took on a serious cast as a thought struck him. “If you ever run into trouble you can’t handle, feel free to come see me. I’ve got a fair number of friends around

here.”

Had anyone familiar with Mr. Hammond been present, they would have been astounded.

Mr. Hammond was a native of Riverdale, and with the Hammond family name behind him. The Hammonds might not have been the crème de la crème, but they were still blue–bloods through and through. Truth be told, the Gilberts didn’t hold a candle to the Hammonds. His offer was tantamount to bringing Mirabella under the wing of the Hammonds themselves.

Mirabella offered a smile, although she didn’t need his help. She replied with a sweet. “Thank you, Mr. Hammond. I appreciate it.”

Mr. Hammond felt a tinge of sentimentality, and thinking of Summer, he couldn’t help but add some advice, “Sometimes, being too naive isn’t good. It’s important to keep your guard up.”

Mirabella looked up at Mr. Hammond and, seeing his earnest expression, she touched her nose. thinking. “Well, looks like my goody–two–shoes act is quite convincing.”

up next week, make sure you’re ready. We’re all counting on you to shine at the international competition,” Mr.

and she wouldn’t have to entertain any more slander or compromise from her foster father. In a world where

Hammond’s thoughts, Mirabella threw up an “OK” sign. “Don’t worry. I’ll bring home that international trophy for

added, “But I won’t actually be able to hand it over to you.” It

her spirits, he simply warned, “The international competition is a different ballgame. It’s filled with top

eyebrows shot up, and her voice was laced with pride, “That’s what makes

then, a knock came at the door, and Mirabella stood. “You must be busy.

Hammond rose as well. “Alright then.”

to find Anthony, with two familiar faces in tow. Mirabella was rather surprised at the sight of them.

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Wyatt greeted her, with a touch of

looked at Mirabella. His expression was thoughtful. “Did we

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