Chapter 30
Today was Sophie’s entrance exam, and within the CEO’s office of Burke International, James glanced at the time on his computer and asked, “Did Sophle head out for her exam this morning?”
“She left early in the morning. She should be in the examination hall by now.”
James nodded. “Did you talk to the dean?”
“I did, but…”
“But what?”
“The dean mentioned that the lady is sitting for the graduate entrance exams, so he felt it wouldn’t be appropriate to interfere. Besides, he doubts she’ll pass.”
“Graduate exams?”
James had thought even entering as a freshman would be a stretch for Sophie. Had Sophie lost her mind attempting the graduate exams?
“Leave her to it,” James said coldly. She could embarrass herself if she must.
Meanwhile, Sophie had arrived at the exam venue. As she was the youngest one there by far, she naturally caught the examiners’ eyes more than once.
Many in the hall were nearing their thirties, seasoned professionals in finance, some of whom Sophie had seen on television, underscoring the academy’s stellar reputation in finance education.
At the same time, Nichole lingered deliberately in the corridor of the exam halls in the academic-building.
Logically, the freshman admissions should be in this building, but she had checked several halls and hadn’t spotted Sophie. Could it be that Sophie had backed out knowing the challenge?
Nichole breathed a sigh of relief. This would save her quite a bit of trouble.
“What are you doing here?” Krystal entered the building and saw Nichole wandering near the ground floor exam halls.
“I was just heading to Liberty Hall for class. Let’s go together.”
“Liberty Hall is also an examination center today; didn’t you see the group message? Our class has been moved to Building Three.”
“Is that so?”
Nichole checked her phone and sure enough, Liberty Hall was reserved for the graduate exams today.
Each year, the intake for graduates was minimal. Now in her junior year, Nichole was the only one among her classmates preparing for the graduate exams, and her turn wouldn’t come until next year.
Krystal suggested, “Why don’t we take a look? I heard this year’s papers are tough. It might be good insight for you.”
“That sounds good.”
Since there wasn’t much else on today’s schedule, having Tina sign in for her would suffice.
“Let’s hurry then,” Krystal pulled Nichole towards Liberty Hall,
Chapter 30
Nichole knew well what Krystal was really after. The pretense was to check out this year’s graduate exam papers, but the real goal was to scope out potential wealthy bachelors.
After all, most of the students at this school came from affluent families, and many of those sitting for the finance graduate exam were successful professionals.
True enough, halfway there, Krystal excitedly said, “I heard Harold’s also here. Probably a lot of people will come to watch. We might miss it if we’re late.”
Hearing this, Nichole couldn’t help but be curious.
Harold’s family, the Aldridges owned the largest banking corporation in Devonport. They were usually low-profile, but rumors had it that the Aldridge family’s wealth could rebuild an entire Devonport.
Krystal looked around eagerly and suddenly exclaimed, “I think it’s over here!”
Following where Krystal pointed, Nichole saw a crowd gathered outside an exam hall, everyone peèring
inside.
“Make way! Make way!”
Krystal pulled Nichole through, and at the window just outside the exam hall, Nichole caught sight of Sophie sitting at the frontmost table.
