Too Late to Hold Me Back novel Chapter 585

Seraphina walked over with a bright smile.

"Sera! What a nice surprise."

Vanessa instantly dropped her icy facade, taking the initiative to greet Seraphina warmly.

They were both daughters of prominent Aethelgard corporate empires and occasionally ran in the same elite social circles.

Seraphina gave Vivienne Voss's sister a polite nod before continuing straight toward Mira. She grabbed a spare chair and pulled it up to their table. "I was just about to text you to meet up! I didn't expect to run into you here."

"We were taking a walk around campus and figured we'd grab some food while we were at it,"

Mira explained with a smile.

"Are these all your new friends?"

Seraphina glanced around the table, a bit surprised.

Mira had barely just arrived at the university. How was she already so tightly knit with this group of guys and girls?

"This is Harvey Rivers, and this is Elara Finn. We all went to the same high school back in Melvion City.

Actually, Harvey and I have been in the same class since kindergarten, and Elara was my desk-mate for three years. And now, all three of us are in the same program here."

Mira's casual introduction made Seraphina—and everyone else within earshot—stare in utter disbelief.

For an average high school to send even one student to Aethelgard University was cause for a town parade, practically worthy of erecting a monument. But three students? From the exact same graduating class?

And they were childhood friends and desk-mates to boot? The odds were astronomical.

"Your high school must be incredible. Three Aethelgard students? They'll be using that in their brochures for the next decade,"

Leah gasped, unable to contain her shock.

She wasn't wrong. Ever since the exam results were published, Melvion Central High School had been running aggressive marketing campaigns across every local billboard and newspaper.

Mira had simply been too busy running her business empire to notice.

"And this is Leah Monroe, my roommate."

"I'm so jealous. Three years in the same high school class, and now you're all in the same university program? That's destiny right there,"

The girl sitting next to Seraphina marveled.

Mira turned back to Elara and Leah. "By the way, this is my cousin, Seraphina. She's in Business Management."

My place is basically attached to the campus, so you can drop by whenever you want. I'll call Rachel right now and tell her to set an extra plate for dinner."

Seraphina beamed. "Deal! Grandma Eleanor hasn't stopped raving about how amazing Rachel's cooking is. I need to try it for myself."

"Who's Rachel?"

Leah asked, leaning in.

"Mira's housekeeper,"

Elara answered simply.

After chatting with Seraphina for a few more minutes, Mira's group resumed their campus expedition.

The next stop was the university library.

Situated at the literal heart of Aethelgard University, the library was surrounded by the institution's most prestigious academic and research halls.

The area was a lush paradise, lined with towering trees and meticulously manicured flower beds.

Students could be seen scattered across stone benches, quietly reading in the shade. Because it was so close to Serenity Lake, the air carried a faint, refreshing trace of moisture.