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.”

“You never suspected that I might have

students‘ integrity far more,” Mr. Hammond declared without a hint of hesitation, chin lifted

nose thoughtfully, Mirabella said, “Thanks for believing in me. If there’s nothing else, may

form from his drawer. “This year’s Math Olympiad–you’re a star

the next rourid. Parkside High has been on the bench for three years now, and we can’t let Eagle High from Silvermist

the national high school rankings, boasting superior staff and resources compared to Parkside High. Brimming with academic prodigies and known for its

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

a climb in the rankings meant the school

overshadowed by Parkside Hch The Math Olympiad was no longer just about hosting rights but a

seemed have pinned all his hopes on her. With a sigh, she said. “You’re not giving me much choice, are you?”

Eagle High has thrown down the gauntlet, challenging you to a math showdown. Think of it as a casual pop

challenged me?” Mirabella

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