Novel Squares
Chapter 39
Just a few days after the Russell family’s dinner party, Sophie received her acceptance letter from Eastwood College.
Sophie’s admission as a graduate student to Eastwood College was explosive news among her social circle. Everyone knew that Eastwood College was a top institution in the finance sector and Sophie was previously a socialite with no experience in finance, which made the connection seem all the more outrageous.
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In the afternoon, Sophie received a call from Perry. He spoke with a serious tone, “Sophie, is it true you got into Eastwood College?”
“Of course it’s true.”
Sophie had no intention of hiding it; secrets were hard to keep in her circle.
Perry took a deep breath and asked, “How much did you pay to get into Eastwood College? Or did James help you out?”
“I just got lucky and passed the exam on my own. James didn’t help me.”
“So, you paid your way in?” Perry sounded deeply disappointed, “How could you use the inheritance your father left to cheat your way in? That money was supposed to be a reserve for your future. You’re really driving me mad!”
Hearing this, Sophie furrowed her brows. “Have you been checking my bank records?”
“… I’m just looking out for you. Two billion! And you just squandered it to get into Eastwood College! If this gets out, how can our family ever hold their heads high again? Do you even care about your reputation?” Perry heavily sighed, “Go to Eastwood College and get that money back. We’re not going through with this school.” © 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.
Perry’s tone was resolute, clearly convinced that Sophie had used her inheritance for pulling strings to get admitted.
Sophie knew this must be Jessica stirring things up and prompting Perry to make this call. As for that piece of land, she couldn’t let others know about it, and certainly have Jessica come up with any schemes.
Sophie replied. “That money can’t be retrieved now”
Hearing that the money was irretrievable, Perry’s face turned pale, “What are we going to do now?”
“I wanted to attend this school myself. After all, I am a Russell, and with the family business struggling. I wanted to help out more. Trust me, I will make good use of this education, and not let those two billion go to waste.”
Sophie spoke gently, making it hard for Perry to chastise her. After all, the struggles of the Russell family were real, and the inheritance was indeed meant for Sophie, leaving no room for outsiders to intervene.
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advised me to study. He thinks I should gain more knowledge in finance. Eastwood College is a top finance institution, offering first–rate education and practical experience, and it’s filled with industry luminaries. Even if you don’t trust my decision, you should trust James‘, right?”
Hearing it was James‘ decision, Perry hesitated.
Sophie continued, “Yyou don’t need to worry about this. What others think is their busine
have a good aptitude. They think I’m a promising student.”
Perry, half–convinced, asked, “Really?”
think is their business. The professors at Eastwood College say I
“Absolutely,” Sophie replied with a smile. “You know my academic records from childhood. Plus, getting into a graduate program at Eastwood College is an honor for our family.”
Perry finally fell silent. Being able to study as a graduate student in Eastwood College at twenty–one was indeed a prestigious matter. If it weren’t for Jessica’s suspicions and the vanishing twenty billion, he would not have made this call.
After Perry hung up, Sophie couldn’t help but sneer. She hadn’t expected Jessica to eye her father’s inheritance so soon, hastily urging Perry to check her bank transactions. It seemed Jessica had been planning this for a while.
Sophie dialed the bank’s hotline, and the operator quickly answered, “Hello Ms. Sophie, how can I assist you today?”
“I need to transfer my assets to another account