Chapter 421

The next day.

At school.

In Mr. Hammond’s office.

“Mirabella,” he began warmly, his eyes crinkling at the edges as he leaned against his desk. “I heard about the incident with that old man from Anthony. I’ve been swamped with the Math Olympiad prep, so I couldn’t check in sooner. But I heard you handled it yourself. How’s the situation now?”

Mirabella’s fingers casually lingered on the edge of the desk. After yesterday’s debacle, she felt more at ease. With her on the case, that swindler Donald wouldn’t be making any. waves. Besides, her parents had been acting all sorts of strange, almost as if they knew Donald.

Collecting her thoughts, Mirabella’s eyes shone with the earnestness of a model student. “It’s all taken care of,” she replied succinctly.

Mr. Hammond chuckled at that. “I was about to roll up my sleeves and take a trip to the hospital myself if that man kept causing trouble.”

in mild surprise. “You never suspected that I

trust my students‘ integrity far more,” Mr. Hammond declared without a hint

me. If there’s nothing

out a registration form from his drawer. “This year’s Math Olympiad–you’re a star pupil at Parkside High.

tone, ‘This competition’s pivotal for securing the hosting rights for the next rourid. Parkside High has been on the

staff and resources compared to Parkside High. Brimming with academic prodigies and known for its stringent rules and cutthroat competition, Eagle High’s survival–of–the–fittest ethos stood in stark contrast to Parkside

tenacity, a refusal to be bested. Last time, thanks to the BrainSpark Nationals, Parkside

the rankings meant

other schools were loath to be overshadowed by Parkside Hch The Math Olympiad was no longer just about hosting rights but a banfie of prowess and prestige

at the registration form, then back to Mr. Hammond who seemed have pinned all his hopes on her. With a sigh, she said. “You’re not giving

down the gauntlet, challenging you to a math showdown. Think of it as a casual pop quiz, will you?”

Mirabella

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