Too Late to Hold Me Back novel Chapter 576

This was the era before ultra-pervasive social media and deep internet sleuthing. It made sense Seraphina didn't know the full extent of her wealth.

"It pays decently," Mira replied.

She hated showing off. If Seraphina didn't know about Solflare Technologies, there was no need to broadcast it.

"Just stay here! We can commute together every morning. We'll take the same car!" Seraphina pleaded, desperate for a partner in crime.

Mira smiled gently. "It wouldn't work. You know I travel with security. It's not just me."

Plus, as family, a little distance kept the affection strong. Staying under their roof permanently would inevitably cause friction. Moreover, university wasn't Mira's only focus; she had an empire to run, medical research to conduct, and martial arts to practice.

After chatting a bit longer, it was time for lunch. Owen hadn't left; he was deep in conversation with Sebastian.

Right before they sat down, Gwen Quinn arrived.

"I knew Mira was coming today, so I sprinted through my morning lectures and practically flew here!" she announced loudly as she walked through the door. As a finance professor at Aethelgard University, she was a busy woman.

"Oh, please, you're not the only one with a job," Eleanor scolded her daughter-in-law, though a fond smile tugged at the corners of her mouth.

"Mom, you're the one who let your son marry such a clumsy daughter-in-law," Gwen teased back.

"Don't blame me for your own clumsiness!" Eleanor shot back playfully.

"This is your Aunt Gwen, Seraphina's mother," Sebastian quickly explained to Mira, defusing the banter.

"It's wonderful to meet you, Aunt Gwen."

"Mira! Oh, it's so good to finally see you in person. I've only ever seen you on TV. I missed you the last two times you visited, but I caught you today. Come here, let me get a look at you," Gwen said, pulling Mira into a warm, tight hug.

"Mom, she's spoiled because you let her get away with everything."

"Who else am I supposed to spoil? You?"

"I wouldn't dare dream of such luxury. I just pray you yell at me less," Gwen laughed.

"I yell at you because you deserve it!"

Despite the sharp words, it was obvious the two women adored each other.

Mira had always assumed academics were quiet and introverted, but her aunt was a force of nature.

As they settled around the table, Gwen turned her sharp eyes on Mira. "I hear you're the legendary 'Lady Oracle' of the stock market. I have to know—what is your core methodology for evaluating a stock?"