Too Late to Hold Me Back novel Chapter 802

The situation with Jude was considered resolved, but the deadline for their departure to Wall Street was rapidly approaching.

Over the next few days, Harvey Rivers and Mira buried themselves in their studies, skipping meals and sleep as they desperately tried to cover the coursework they were about to miss.

When they went to the administration building to request a leave of absence, the Dean of Students gave them a stern warning. "Taking a leave is fine, but if you fall behind and fail your classes, the university will not permit you to take on a dual degree next academic year."

"We understand. We'll keep our grades up."

"Come back to finalize the paperwork right before you leave. The clock starts the moment your leave is approved."

"Understood."

Although both were top-tier students, the curriculum at Aethelgard University was notoriously brutal. The competition was fierce, and no one admitted to this institution was a slacker.

While the trip to Wall Street was estimated to take fifteen to twenty days, executing high-stakes financial operations on foreign soil was unpredictable. No one could guarantee exactly how long they would be delayed.

Meanwhile, Owen was busy managing his own end. Aside from delegating corporate affairs, he was assisting Mira with raising capital while pressuring his assistants to expedite all their travel documentation.

Beyond passports and visas, they also needed to open corporate accounts to facilitate international capital flows, as Javenaire Federation brokerages refused direct transfers from mainland bank accounts.

During this time, the internet had exploded into absolute chaos.

Somehow, details from the previous night's gala had leaked, spreading like wildfire across major forums and social networks...

Given the sheer volume of news surrounding Mira recently, anything tied to her name instantly commanded massive public attention.

And this time, Jude Vance—having been thoroughly publicly humiliated—was caught directly in the crossfire.

People were deeply curious about Jude's background and true identity.

Industry insiders, in particular, were desperate to know: why had he targeted Mira Mercer?

Aside from the select few who attended the banquet, the outside world remained completely in the dark.

As for the business executives and elites who had sided with Jude and had their faces figuratively slapped? They were currently avoiding the public eye like the plague.

Who would willingly broadcast their own humiliation?

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