Chapter 173

Miranda relaxed her clenched fists, nodded politely, and turned to leave.

One of the interviewers said, half-jokingly, “Paul, weren’t you being too strict with this student? Even final-year graduate students would have struggled with that last question.”

Paul answered calmly, “It’s the exceptional students that make you want to test their limits.” The truth was, Miranda had shown even more potential than he had imagined.

As soon as Miranda left the interview room, she received a message from Winter. A week ago, they had planned to celebrate at their usual Parisian restaurant after the interview. Miranda opened her phone's map and prepared to call a cab. Suddenly, a familiar voice came from behind. “Miranda? It’s really you.”

Tina was also interviewing that day, but hers was scheduled for the afternoon. She had arrived early to familiarize herself with the environment and ease her nerves, but she hadn’t expected to run into Miranda.

“You’re here for…?” Tina sized Miranda up and down.

Miranda replied calmly, “I’m here for the interview.”

“You’ve passed the written test?” Tina’s surprise made her voice break.

“Yes.”

“What’s your score?”

“412 marks.”

“You’re the top scorer in our major?”

Miranda was slightly surprised. “Is that so? I hadn’t checked…”

“Hah, stop being pretentious. What’s the point?” Tina sneered mockingly. She had only scored 392 marks, just enough to qualify for an interview. She hadn’t expected Miranda to do so well.

Miranda felt wronged. She truly hadn’t checked her ranking. After receiving the interview notification and confirming the time, she hadn’t bothered to check her score. The college’s official website usually posted the list of candidates ranked by written test scores, but Miranda had never checked it.

“If you don’t believe me, forget it. I have things to do, so I’m leaving.” Miranda couldn’t be bothered to explain. Tina’s opinion was unimportant. Now that she had broken up with Hansel, there was no reason to curry favor with his family. She had only cared for them because she loved him. Once that love was gone, everything associated with him became meaningless.

Chapter 173

“Wait a minute!” Tina called out.

Miranda turned back, questioning. “Is there something else?”

Tina cleared her throat. “Did you just finish the interview?”

“Yes.”

Tina’s eyes flickered. “Were the questions tough? What kinds of questions did they ask? Were they related to our major?”

Miranda raised an eyebrow. “Are you asking me to reveal the questions?”

“There’s no need to put it that way! I’m just asking you to share your experience; it’s not that serious. Moreover, the questions you got might not even be the ones I’ll get,” Tina retorted.

Miranda nodded. “That’s true. Since you know everyone’s questions are different, you should understand there’s no point in sharing, right?” Looking up, she met Tina’s gaze and spoke deliberately, “Moreover, we’re competitors now. Why do you think I would help you?”

“You…” Tina was speechless.

Subconsciously, she still thought of Miranda as the woman who would please Hansel’s friends and relatives. However, Miranda had clearly embarked on a new life. Miranda had moved on easily and resolutely, but what about her brother? He was hospitalized for gastric bleeding and constantly hoped for Miranda's visit. Even unconscious, he called out for her. Furthermore, Hansel had become withdrawn and quiet in the past few months. How could Miranda be so heartless?

Tina scrutinized her coldly. Miranda was dressed in a simple, plain suit, yet she appeared full of vigor and spirit, her eyes shining brilliantly. Miranda seemed to be thriving even after leaving her brother.