Too Late to Hold Me Back novel Chapter 630

According to our intel, the arrival seems to be Jude Vance, the presumed heir of the Vance Dynasty. He's looking to expand his presence domestically.

The moment he arrived, he began meeting with Aethelgard's four major syndicates, including the Lance Family. Word is he had a very pleasant meeting with Lawrence.

So, we need to stay vigilant."

"Are you saying someone else is trying to take a piece of the Aethelgard pie?"

"You could say that."

"As long as they don't mess with our assets, let them be.

We'll stick to the plan. Once Orientation Foundations is over, we'll start expanding into new industries."

"What new industries?"

Dominic asked.

"I haven't mapped it all out yet. You'll see when the time comes."

"Look at you, keeping secrets from your mentor. Don't come crying to me when you need a favor."

"Dominic, I feel like you've changed. Both of you have."

Mira looked between them.

"You two are becoming incredibly demanding. You were never like this before."

"Back then, you were underage. As the older guys, we were just looking out for you.

Now that you're in college, we should treat each other as equals."

Owen pointed out, glancing at Mira.

"Equals, huh? Does that mean I don't have to call you by your titles anymore? I can just use your first names."

"I dare you to try."

Owen's gaze turned predatory.

Dominic frowned at her too.

When it came to a physical fight, she definitely couldn't beat them, so she decided to back down.

"Oh come on, you're the ones who wanted to be equals! Are you backing out now?"

"She's not a threat. Let her rot over there."

Before Mira could even put her phone down, Celine Ward called.

"Mira, are you exhausted? I am dead on my feet. I'm telling you, I'm lying in bed and every single bone in my body aches."

Celine's complaining reminded Mira of her own early days of martial arts training.

"Celine, that's just how it feels when you first start working out. I felt the exact same way when I began my training.

But as your body adapts, it gets easier.

Look at me now—I don't feel tired at all. Just stick with it, and your fitness will skyrocket.

Once orientation is over, you should sign up for a martial arts class and keep going.

You can do this. Pushing through the pain is a victory in itself."

"Mira, please stop. How can I even compare to you?

I'll be thrilled if I just survive this orientation without crying for my mom. A martial arts class? Are you crazy?"