<h4>Chapter 286: Her Meeting With Brave</h4>


    (Author’s POV)


    Myra was gazing at Jacob with a look of pure admiration. The joy on her face was so evident that even someone like Oswald could tell how happy she was after meeting him. She didn’t look like this in front of any other guest he introduced her to.


    "Your hardworking quality and diligence it is something that I really admire, Ms. Miracle. We were seeking someone as assiduous as our first schrship holder, and out of so numerous applicants, you stood out the most. I guess we got lucky when you enrolled in the first ce. I want more people like you, who are ambitious and have strong willpower, so that our institution can thrive even further and reach new heights." Jacob’s words were full of encouragement.


    Myra was beaming from ear to ear, her face flushed at suchudation.


    Jacob added, "Prof. Mitchell and Prof. Stephens, such renowned professors from our institute, had praised you so highly. I am counting on you. Keep up the good work."


    "I will not disappoint you, sir Larson," Myra was brimming with energy.


    Jacob chuckled at her enthusiastic reply and said, "Now, I won’t bother you much. You may socialize with others." He then thought of something, pausing for a nanosecond and added, "Actually~ ...... Prof. Mitchell, Ms. Miracle, you both should go and say your greetings to the CFO of Everests Corporation, Mr. Brave Everests. He is well versed in your field, and it would be a weing experience for you as well." And then, without waiting for their response, he instructed his right hand man, "Chris, why don’t you take Prof. Mitchell and Ms. Miracle to meet Mr. Everests?"


    Hearing his words, the smile that was pasted on Myra’s lips up until that point,pletely vanished, and her face changed color.


    On the other side, Oswald was visibly happy. He was looking for an opportunity to say hello to the Everests brothers, and now that he had gotten the green signal from Jacob Larson himself, he was over the moon.


    Chris bowed in eptance towards Jacob, turned to the other two, and stated, "Please, follow me."


    Oswald Mitchell’s eagerness could be seen in his footsteps, but when he realized Myra wasn’t beside him, he halted his steps and looked back to find Myra was still rooted to the same spot. She had not moved an inch. Knitting his brows together, he walked back and questioned, "Myra, what are you still standing here for? Hurry up, we can’t let Secretary Chris wait on us." He then looked at Myra’s drained face and inquired, his voice a tad bit concerned, "You don’t seem well. Are you alright? "


    "I~ I am ..." Myra hesitated. She was finding it difficult to form an answer. She wanted to say no, but was in no position. Just a few minutes ago, she was so determined, so confident that whatever happens, even if the Everests saw her today, she won’t give in. It doesn’t matter. But she still wanted to avoid them at all costs. She was in a state of utter dilemma.


    "Is there any problem, Prof. Mitchell?" Chris came back and asked.


    "No~ ... I guess, there isn’t," Oswald was quick to reply, when he saw Myra didn’t say anything. "Ms. Miracle, let’s go."


    With no choice in hand, Myra was dragged to meet Brave. In order not to get caught, she lowered her head and covered her face with her hair, looking like a ghost.


    Thankfully, Brave was the one Myra had least interacted with during her time at Kimberg. They hardly ever talked. The one time she remembered was the call she made before the day of her departure from Damona. Apart from that there was she couldn’t recall any time. So, there was a slight chance that he wouldn’t remember her. After all, she was just a normal friend of his sister. She hadpletely forgotten that he had called her his mate.


    Brave wasn’t apanied by either Elio or Dion. They were elsewhere. Instead, he was in an intellectual conversation with one of Everests Corporation’s partners. Elisa, looking all poised and mmed up, was standing by his side, giggling and feigning coyness as someone from the group asked, "Mr. Everests, who is this beautifuldy apanying you? We didn’t know you were in a rtionship. Why don’t you introduce her to us?" At his question, the people near them perked up their ears. Everyone was eager to know the identity of this sexy, alluring beauty.


    Elisa blushed, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. She looked at Brave with a lovestruck gaze and was about to introduce herself, but Brave beat her to it, "Ohh~ ..... I apologize for the dy. I should have done that sooner."


    Elisa’s smile deepened as she was sure Brave had fallen under her spell. But surprisingly, what he said next was bewildering for her. "She is Elisa Queens. She is just my partner for today’s event. As for her designation, she is one of Mr. Larson’s secretaries and is helping me and my brothers during our stay in Esteria." His reply was firm and curt, not something Elisa was expecting.


    His words stumped her. Her eyes dting, as she couldn’tprehend, ’Why is he speaking about me in such a formal way? I have already gotten rid of that stupid protective charm, haven’t I? So, why~? Why is he still behaving just like before? He should have been head over heels for me by now. He should have looked at me like I was his lover.’ Her mind raced as she kept staring at Brave without batting her eyshes. ’This is not possible. This is not possible. I need to check. How the fucking hell is he not reacting?’


    "Is there something on my face, Ms. Queens? Why are you staring at me?" Brave questioned as he felt Elisa’s constant gaze on him.


    "Ahh~ ... I~ ...... umm~ .... there is a little eysh on your cheek. If you may allow~" and then, without giving him a chance to reply, she extended her hand and removed thesh, her fingers lingering on his cheek for more than a second. By this physical touch, she could use the little bit of the power she had and see if Brave was enchanted by her or not. She looked straight in his eyes and was bbergasted to see it was the same as before.


    If her enchantment magic had worked, his sharp grey eyes would have turned obsidian in her presence, but there was nothing like that.


    Brave was a bit taken aback by her abrupt action. He caught her wrist, pulled his hand back, and said, his voice stern, "It isn’t necessary. I can do it myself. Thank you." Saying this, he stepped back to distance himself from her.


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    When Elisa was touching Brave’s cheek, Chris, Oswald, and Myra had arrived, and Myra saw the scene from behind her curtain of hair. She couldn’t pinpoint why, but she felt ufortable in her heart. The sight was an eyesore to her. Her eyes wandered to Brave and then to Elisa.


    When Myra recognized her, her eyes narrowed. Actually, earlier, when they were entering, Myra was filled with anxiety at the sight of the Everests. She just gave a nce in Elisa’s way and was more concerned about getting discovered.


    But now that she was closer to her, Myra recalled who she was. That girl was the weird transferee in the sports department, Cassie Whispers was telling her about, the girl with an odd smile and vibe. And~ ... she was also seen with Fabian, near theke, by her and Yelena. Now that she was seeing her again, this time beside Brave, she couldn’t guess her identity.


    When Brave saw Chris, he excused himself and walked towards him, "Mr. Shadow."


    "Mr. Everests, Chairman Larson would like you to meet Prof. Oswald Mitchell and his student," Chris stepped aside, and Oswald excitedly stepped forward, extending his hand for a handshake. "Pleased to meet you, CFO Everests. I have heard and read a lot about you in the newspapers. I have always admired your work ethic and your knowledge regarding economic growth in various sectors." Oswald was chapping without a worry. He was just too thrilled to finally meet one of the most powerful figures in the business industry.


    As if he was reminded of something, he paused and continued while ncing at Myra, "This is my most diligent student, the one who beat countless aspirants to get the first ever full schrship program introduced by our institution. She was not just the top achiever in thest semester, but has since been the high scorer in all the subjects. Chairman Larson thinks really highly of her as well." He was all praise for Myra.


    But unlike his excited self, Myra was apprehensive. She was perturbed and was standing just behind Oswald to cover herself.


    Brave leaned a little to his side but couldn’t quite see her clearly. He then said, "Ohh~ really. That’s quite a feature. I never knew Chairman Larson was someone who had started a schrship program within Red Stone. That is somendable of him. It’s good that he is encouraging young talent. May I know what thedy’s name is?"


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