(Author’s POV)
Myra was gazing at Jacob with a look of pure admiration. The joy on her face was so evident that even soone like Oswald could tell how happy she was after eting him. She didn’t look like this in front of any other guest he introduced her to.
"Your hardworking quality and diligence it is sothing that I really admire, Ms. Miracle. We were seeking soone as assiduous as our first scholarship holder, and out of so nurous applicants, you stood out the most. I guess we got lucky when you enrolled in the first place. I want more people like you, who are ambitious and have strong willpower, so that our institution can thrive even further and reach new heights." Jacob’s words were full of encouragent.
Myra was beaming from ear to ear, her face flushed at such laudation.
Jacob added, "Prof. Mitchell and Prof. Stephens, such renowned professors from our institute, had praised you so highly. I am counting on you. Keep up the good work."
"I will not disappoint you, sir Larson," Myra was brimming with energy.
Jacob chuckled at her enthusiastic reply and said, "Now, I won’t bother you much. You may socialize with others." He then thought of sothing, pausing for a nanosecond and added, "Actually~ ...... Prof. Mitchell, Ms. Miracle, you both should go and say your greetings to the CFO of Everests Corporation, Mr. Brave Everests. He is well versed in your field, and it would be a welcoming experience for you as well." And then, without waiting for their response, he instructed his right hand man, "Chris, why don’t you take Prof. Mitchell and Ms. Miracle to et Mr. Everests?"
Hearing his words, the smile that was pasted on Myra’s lips up until that point, completely vanished, and her face changed color.
On the other side, Oswald was visibly happy. He was looking for an opportunity to say hello to the Everests brothers, and now that he had gotten the green signal from Jacob Larson himself, he was over the moon.
Chris bowed in acceptance towards Jacob, turned to the other two, and stated, "Please, follow ."
Oswald Mitchell’s eagerness could be seen in his footsteps, but when he realized Myra wasn’t beside him, he halted his steps and looked back to find Myra was still rooted to the sa spot. She had not moved an inch. Knitting his brows together, he walked back and questioned, "Myra, what are you still standing here for? Hurry up, we can’t let Secretary Chris wait on us." He then looked at Myra’s drained face and inquired, his voice a tad bit concerned, "You don’t seem well. Are you alright? "
"I~ I am ..." Myra hesitated. She was finding it difficult to form an answer. She wanted to say no, but was in no position. Just a few minutes ago, she was so determined, so confident that whatever happens, even if the Everests saw her today, she won’t give in. It doesn’t matter. But she still wanted to avoid them at all costs. She was in a state of utter dilemma.
"Is there any problem, Prof. Mitchell?" Chris ca back and asked.
"No~ ... I guess, there isn’t," Oswald was quick to reply, when he saw Myra didn’t say anything. "Ms. Miracle, let’s go."
With no choice in hand, Myra was dragged to et Brave. In order not to get caught, she lowered her head and covered her face with her hair, looking like a ghost.
Thankfully, Brave was the one Myra had least interacted with during her ti at Kimberg. They hardly ever talked. The one ti she rembered was the call she made before the day of her departure from Damona. Apart from that there was she couldn’t recall any ti. So, there was a slight chance that he wouldn’t rember her. After all, she was just a normal friend of his sister. She had completely forgotten that he had called her his mate.
Brave wasn’t accompanied by either Elio or Dion. They were elsewhere. Instead, he was in an intellectual conversation with one of Everests Corporation’s partners. Elisa, looking all poised and glamd up, was standing by his side, giggling and feigning coyness as soone from the group asked, "Mr. Everests, who is this beautiful lady accompanying you? We didn’t know you were in a relationship. Why don’t you introduce her to us?" At his question, the people near them perked up their ears. Everyone was eager to know the identity of this sexy, alluring beauty.
Elisa blushed, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. She looked at Brave with a lovestruck gaze and was about to introduce herself, but Brave beat her to it, "Ohh~ ..... I apologize for the delay. I should have done that sooner."
Elisa’s smile deepened as she was sure Brave had fallen under her spell. But surprisingly, what he said next was bewildering for her. "She is Elisa Queens. She is just my partner for today’s event. As for her designation, she is one of Mr. Larson’s secretaries and is helping and my brothers during our stay in Esteria." His reply was firm and curt, not sothing Elisa was expecting.
His words stumped her. Her eyes dilating, as she couldn’t comprehend, ’Why is he speaking about in such a formal way? I have already gotten rid of that stupid protective charm, haven’t I? So, why~? Why is he still behaving just like before? He should have been head over heels for by now. He should have looked at like I was his lover.’ Her mind raced as she kept staring at Brave without batting her eyelashes. ’This is not possible. This is not possible. I need to check. How the fucking hell is he not reacting?’
"Is there sothing on my face, Ms. Queens? Why are you staring at ?" Brave questioned as he felt Elisa’s constant gaze on him.
"Ahh~ ... I~ ...... umm~ .... there is a little eyelash on your cheek. If you may allow~" and then, without giving him a chance to reply, she extended her hand and removed the lash, her fingers lingering on his cheek for more than a second. By this physical touch, she could use the little bit of the power she had and see if Brave was enchanted by her or not. She looked straight in his eyes and was flabbergasted to see it was the sa as before.
If her enchantnt magic had worked, his sharp grey eyes would have turned obsidian in her presence, but there was nothing like that.
Brave was a bit taken aback by her abrupt action. He caught her wrist, pulled his hand back, and said, his voice stern, "It isn’t necessary. I can do it myself. Thank you." Saying this, he stepped back to distance himself from her.
When Elisa was touching Brave’s cheek, Chris, Oswald, and Myra had arrived, and Myra saw the scene from behind her curtain of hair. She couldn’t pinpoint why, but she felt uncomfortable in her heart. The sight was an eyesore to her. Her eyes wandered to Brave and then to Elisa.
When Myra recognized her, her eyes narrowed. Actually, earlier, when they were entering, Myra was filled with anxiety at the sight of the Everests. She just gave a glance in Elisa’s way and was more concerned about getting discovered.
But now that she was closer to her, Myra recalled who she was. That girl was the weird transferee in the sports departnt, Cassie Whispers was telling her about, the girl with an odd smile and vibe. And~ ... she was also seen with Fabian, near the lake, by her and Yelena. Now that she was seeing her again, this ti beside Brave, she couldn’t guess her identity.
When Brave saw Chris, he excused himself and walked towards him, "Mr. Shadow."
"Mr. Everests, Chairman Larson would like you to et Prof. Oswald Mitchell and his student," Chris stepped aside, and Oswald excitedly stepped forward, extending his hand for a handshake. "Pleased to et you, CFO Everests. I have heard and read a lot about you in the newspapers. I have always admired your work ethic and your knowledge regarding economic growth in various sectors." Oswald was chapping without a worry. He was just too thrilled to finally et one of the most powerful figures in the business industry.
As if he was reminded of sothing, he paused and continued while glancing at Myra, "This is my most diligent student, the one who beat countless aspirants to get the first ever full scholarship program introduced by our institution. She was not just the top achiever in the last sester, but has since been the high scorer in all the subjects. Chairman Larson thinks really highly of her as well." He was all praise for Myra.
But unlike his excited self, Myra was apprehensive. She was perturbed and was standing just behind Oswald to cover herself.
Brave leaned a little to his side but couldn’t quite see her clearly. He then said, "Ohh~ really. That’s quite a feature. I never knew Chairman Larson was soone who had started a scholarship program within Red Stone. That is so comndable of him. It’s good that he is encouraging young talent. May I know what the lady’s na is?"
To Be Continued . . . . . . .
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