Chapter 470

Vincent slid an embossed, gold–trimmed Invitation across the table, catching Mirabella’s gaze before she picked it up.

“Grandpa Knox is celebrating his birthday tomorrow, and he’d like you to join us for dinner,” Vincent said in a measured tone, revealing the true purpose of his visit to Mirabella.

Mirabella was slightly

aback that Knox would include her in his birthday plans, considering their limited interactions. After a brief

pause, she set the own and replied, “I’ll need to check in with my folks first.”

Her response was neither a yes nor a direct refusal.

Vincent nodded in understanding, “Of course.” After a moment’s hesitation, he added, “My grandpa really hopes you can make it.” With that, Vincent didn’t linger any longer and promptly made his exit through the back door.

Jenna, who had been scribbling notes nearby, leaned in with a curious look towards the gilded card on the table and teased, “So, Queen Mira, you and Vincent are chummy enough that family invites are flying your way?”

glance.

would his granddad invite you to a birthday

charm,” Mirabella quipped, a smug expression painting her face.

rolled her eyes

and casually flipped through them before handing

are divine gifts from

beat before adding, “Remember, you’re aiming for Radiant Ridge College. If you’re not busting your hump now,

be that you’re just offloading these on me

her attention back to her own work and picked

paper.

at the five fresh sets of math papers on the desk, deflated like a punctured balloon, and slumped over the desk in despair. Why

herself to grinding through the papers. After solving

and she sets

up a hard–won photo from her album and held the phone

her gaze, briefly scanning the phone’s screen.

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