Chapter 51
“I didn’t expect Mr. Snapp to be someone who enjoys picking at other men’s leftovers.”
To Harvey, she was nothing more than a meal that had already been eaten tasteless, yet too much of a waste to
throw away.
Elara spoke plainly to Theodore, “I don’t think the best way to get back at a man is by marrying another one–just to prove some kind of sexual appeal.
“It’s as if I need to show the world that even at 27, I can still attract a man. My worth shouldn’t be measured by whether or not a man wants me.”
She smiled. “If you want to truly get back at someone who’s hurt you–whether they’re a man or a woman–the best way is to make them watch you rise.”
She would no longer live in the shadows, tucked away in a mansion, playing the silent role of the woman behind a man. She would stand as his equal.
No–she would rise above him. She would reach a place so High that even Harvey Fisher couldn’t touch her.
Elara snapped out of her thoughts and found Theodore staring at her, his gaze burning with intensity. A flicker of uncertainty flashed in her eyes.
Theodore looked away. “You’re finally back to your old self.”
This was the Elara Jones that he fell for.
“Hmm?”
Lying on his stomach, his voice was slightly muffled, and Elara didn’t catch what he said.
He lowered his lashes, and there was a lazy smile playing on his lips. “Regarding Mr. Beau bringing a dangerous weapon to kindergarten–if you’d rather not get involved, I can handle it. After all, I am the victim.”
Elara nodded. “As the victim, demanding compensation and an apology from the Fishers and the kindergarten is well within your rights.‘
She turned to her daughter. Adults could control their emotions, but children couldn’t.
Keeping Bambi and Beau in the same school would only lead to more conflicts. Even if she transferred Bambi to a different class, they’d still run into each other constantly.
“Next year, Bambi will start elementary school. Originally, under the Fisher family’s plan, she and Beau were set to advance to Summit Elementary. But I want to transfer her.
“In Capitol, the best elementary school aside from Summit Academy is-
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“Millyard Elementary,” Theodore finished for her.
Millyard was the combined legacy of the nation’s steel and artillery industries. During a particular era, Capitol’s most decorated military families sent their children there for schooling. Now, it was a place money alone couldn’t buy entry into.
Theodore, however, didn’t see it as a problem. “I’ll have my dad write a recommendation letter-”
Elara chuckled. “No need to trouble Dr. Snapp. Millyard has a special admission track for kids with outstanding athletic abilities. Since Bambi recently joined the city’s sports training program, I figured a transfer would suit her better.”
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Theodore raised a brow. “What’s Bambi training for?”
Bambi leaned over the hospital bed, counting on her tiny fingers. “Boxing, swimming, weightlifting, discus throwing and yesterday, I learned ping–pong!”
Talking about her daughter filled Elara with pride. “She picks up skills incredibly fast. Every coach who’s trained her has said she has… What did they call it?
“Some kind of ‘natural–born athletic physique.‘ Because of that, the city’s coaches are being extra cautious about deciding which sport she should specialize in.”
Theodore smirked. “In six months, the Summer Blitz Game will be in Hill Valley. You should take Bambi there to watch–it’ll be a great experience.”
Lately, Bambi had already felt the Blitz Game fever from training with the city’s team.
She clenched her little fists with eyes sparkling with determination. “I can shine in Hill Valley!”
Elara ruffled her hair with a laugh. “We’re just going to watch, sweetheart. It’s a bit too soon for you to be dazzling on the Blitz Game stage.”
Theodore, however, wasn’t convinced. “You got into Hawke University at 15. Why can’t Bambi dominate the Blitz Game at five and a half?”
Meanwhile, at Twain Hospital’s billing counter, Harvey repeated an amount while narrowing his eyes at the staff behind the counter.
“810 thousand dollars?”
“Yes, sir. The patient received imported, high–grade medical materials. This isn’t covered by insurance.”
Harvey was speechless. Insurance wasn’t the issue here. Theodore was blatantly scamming him, and Harvey knew
- it.
But he had no choice but to pay up.
