The next day, when Mira met up with Celine and the others, Sienna was thankfully absent.
"Where are we heading today? Checking out local historical landmarks, or hitting up the botanical gardens?"
"Those are all close by; we can go anytime.
Mira, I really want to visit your campus and see the clubs."
Clearly, Celine was obsessed with Aethelgard University.
"Alright, let's head to your school. I'd love to drop by your drama club."
Liora chimed in, dragging out her words playfully.
"So, shall we grab lunch at the Solflare Grand Hotel?"
As the host, Mira wanted to make sure her friends were on board.
"No need."
Celine immediately vetoed the idea.
"There's a Solflare branch everywhere, and it's not like we haven't eaten there before. Let's just have lunch in your cafeteria again.
Without that troublemaker around today, we can really relax and take our time."
"Exactly. And we'll make Harvey Rivers pay for it. He totally bailed on us yesterday."
Liora said, her eyes flashing with a mischievous calculation.
Mira clearly noticed Celine's eyes brighten at the mention of the name. Was she actually interested in Harvey? If so, she would support her friend, though she knew better than to pry into romantic matters.
"Harvey didn't dine and dash yesterday. He transferred the money over, I just didn't accept it."
Mira clarified on his behalf.
"Well, he didn't end up paying, so he owes us a meal today."
...
Meanwhile, Owen was at the Lance Estate, rushing the remaining occupants to pack up and leave.
Entering with the Iron Wolves, he demanded, "What's the holdup? You promised to be gone by today. Don't make me look down on you even more."
"We're moving, we're moving."
Jocelyn Lance sobbed, wiping her tears.

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