Web Fic
Chapter 422
After signing up for the Math Olympiad, Mirabella left Mr. Hammond’s office with a hefty stack of past math papers he had casually thrust into her hands.
She already had two boxes brimming with study materials and exam papers at home. Now, with Mr. Hammond’s contribution, Mirabella returned to the classroom with a look. of dismay etched across her face.
“What did the teacher call you to the office for this time? Was it about that con artist?” Jenna eyed Mirabella with concern.
Distracted by the heap of papers in her hands, Mirabella didn’t answer Jenna’s question. Instead, she asked, “What’s your top choice for college?”
Jenna let out an “Ah,” before responding, “I’m aiming for Radiant Ridge College right here. in our city.”
Radiant Ridge College was the local academic crown jewel with no easy entry requirements, but it certainly couldn’t hold a candle to the likes of Prestige College.
Mirabella’s fingers caressed the stack of papers she had just hauled back, casting a sidelong glance at Jenna. “Is that the extent of your ambition?”
Rolling her eyes, Jenna retorted, “Not everyone’s a genius freak like you, Mira. I mean, sure, I’d love to get into Prestige College or Apex University, but I’ve got to be realistic. I’m not even sure I can get into Radiant Ridge.”
After pondering for a couple of seconds, Mirabella asked, “Have you heard about the Math Olympiad?”
Jenna nodded. “Yeah, I know about it. It happens every year around this time, right? WhatUpstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g
about it?”
“If you snag a good ranking, it could really boost your college application,” Mirabella said earnestly.
Results from such nationwide competitions could be gold on a student’s resume and significantly increase their chances of getting into a prestigious university.
“Queen Mira, stop kidding around. I’m a total math disaster. I’m lucky if I pass, let alone compete in an Olympiad,” Jenna quickly dismissed the idea with a wave of her hand.
Mirabella gave her a look. “Your math’s not bad; you just don’t focus.” After all, she couldn’t let these piles of papers go to waste.
“No, no, no, I’m just an average Joe with no grand aspirations…
Before she could finish, Mirabella cut her off, “I’ve already signed you up.
Jenna’s smile froze, “What?!!!”
“These are math papers I specially requested from the teachers. Take them and work on them. We’ve got a few days before the Olympiad, and you can ask me if there’s anything you don’t understand.” Mirabella deposited the entire pile onto Jenna’s desk, which was the very picture of generosity.
Jenna’s eyes landed on the mountain of exam papers–at least twenty at a glance–and she almost fainted on the spot. Once she had regained her composure, she said, “No, I’m going to get my name off that list right now.” Shaking, she clutched the papers and made to leave.
Mirabella pursed her lips into a sly smile. “I signed you up with Mr. Hammond.”
Jenna staggered, steadied herself, and swung around in shock. “Mira, I seriously suspect you’re out for revenge.”
Mr. Hammond was intimidating! Jenna didn’t have the nerve to confront him about removing her name.
Raising an eyebrow, Mirabella stated, “I’m doing this for your own good.”
Jenna was flabbergasted. Mirabella was the devil in disguise.
“Besides, with me tutoring you, what’s there to fear from a simple test?”
Jenna let out a weary chuckle, too drained to argue. Resigned, she slumped back into her seat, accepting her fate.
Mirabella spared her a glance, then pulled out her phone and sent a message to Mr. Hammond.
When Mirabella got home after school, she scanned the