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, Chapter 0173 , Miranda relaxed her clenched fists. She nodded politely turned to leave. , One of the interviewers said half–jokingly, “Paul, weren’t you being too strict with this student? Even final- year graduate students would have struggled with that last question.” , Paul answered calmly, “It’s the exceptional students that make you want to test their limits.” , The truth was Miranda had shown even more potential than he had imagined. , As soon as Miranda left the interview room, she received a message from Winter. A week ago, they had made plans to celebrate together at their usual Farisian restaurant after the interview. , Miranda opened the map on her phone and prepared to call a cab. Suddenly, a familiar voice came from behind. “Miranda? It’s really you.” , Tina was also here for the interview today, but hers was scheduled for the afternoon. She had arrived. early to familiarize herself with the environment and ease her nerves, but she didn’t expect to run into Miranda. , “You’re here for…” Tina sized her up and down. , Miranda replied calmly, “I’m here for the interview.” , “You’ve passed the written test?” Tina was so surprised that her voice broke. , “Yes.” , “What’s your score?” , “412 marks.” , “You’re the top scorer in our major?” , Miranda was slightly surprised. “Is that so? I hadn’t checked…” , “Hah, stop being pretentious. What’s the point?” Tina sneered in a mocking tone. She had only scored 392 marks, just enough to scrape by for an interview. She hadn’t expected Miranda to do so well. , Miranda felt wrongedShe really hadn’t checked her ranking. After she received the notification for the interview and confirmed the time, she didn’t bother to check her ranking. , The college’s official website would usually post the list of candidates based on their marks received on the written test from highest to lowest. However, Miranda had never gone to the website to check. , “If you don’t believe me, forget it. I have things to do, so I’m leaving.” , , , , Miranda couldn’t be bothered to explain herself. Tina’s perception of her was of no importance. Now that she had broken up with Hansel, there was no to curry favor with family. , She only cared for his family because she was in love with him. Once that love was gone, everything associated with him became meaningless. , Chapter 0173 , 25 BONUS , “Wait a minute!” Tina called out to her. , Miranda turned back with a questioning look. “Is there something else?” , Tina cleared her throat and said, “Did you just finish the interview?” , “Yes.” , Tina’s eyes flickered. “Were the questions tough? What kinds of questions did they ask? Were they related to our major?” , Miranda raised an eyebrow. “Are you asking me to reveal the questions to you?” , “There’s no need to put it that way? I’m just asking you to share your expression, it’s not that serious. Moreover, the questions you got might not even be the ones I’ll get,” Tina retorted. , Miranda nodded. “That’s true. Since you know that everyone’s questions are different, then you should. understand there’s no point in sharing, right?” , Looking up, she met Tina’s gaze and spoke deliberately, “Moreover, we’re competitors now. Why do you think I would help you?” , “You… Tina was at a loss for words. , In her subconscious mind, she still thought of Miranda as the woman who would go out of her way to please Hansel’s friends and relatives. However, the reality was that Miranda had already embarked on a new life. , Miranda managed to move on so easily and left resolutely, but what about her brother? , He was hospitalized for gastric bleeding, yet he constantly hoped that Miranda would come and visit him. Even while he was unconscious, he kept calling out for her. Furthermore, Hansel had become withdrawn and quiet in the past few months. , How could Miranda be so heartless? , Tina scrutinized her coldly. Miranda was dressed in a simple suit that was as plain as could be. However, she appeared full of vigor and spirit, especially her twinkling eyes that were shining brilliantly like stars in the sky. , Miranda seemed to be doing well even after leaving her brother! , 2

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