Faced with his furious boss, Jarrett could only bow his head and admit his fault. “Mr. Sutton, I failed to fulfill my responsibilities. I’ll reflect on this.”

Meanwhile, inside Summit University, Ra had been staying in her dorm for days, waking at dawn and returning from the Suttons’ like an unpaid nanny. Her roommates, who had been expecting Kara to head to the Suttons’, started to doubt her. One of them tested the waters: “Our final year exams are almost over, and in a month or two, we’ll be on summer break. Kara, you won’t be able to stay in the dorm then. Are you planning to live with the Suttons, or would you like to stay at my place?”

Of course, Kara wanted to stay with the Suttons. But from what she had observed of Audrey recently, it didn’t seem like she was welcome. Moreover, Kieran had barely returned to the Suttons’ these days, spending most of his time at the office or in hotels. He hardly ever came home.

For Kara, getting a chance to see Kieran was difficult, let alone changing his opinion of her. “Kara is practically the Suttons’ future daughter-in-law. She’s definitely going to stay with the Suttons. How could she possibly stay at your place, right Kara?” Another roommate chimed in. A painfully awkward smile crept onto Kara’s face. “…Yes, of course.”

“But didn’t you say Mr. Sutton thought living together might tarnish your reputation? Or maybe, Mr. Sutton just couldn’t stand the loneliness?” The roommates giggled, letting their imaginations run wild. Kara’s face turned beet red. The thought of something happening between her and Kieran made her feel like it’d all be worthwhile. But the realization that she hadn’t been invited to stay made her anxious. Where would she go once she couldn’t stay in the dorm anymore?

“Sophie, I know it’s a bit much to ask, but… I don’t want to rush into staying with the Suttons. Could I possibly stay at your place over the summer?” Kara knew exactly whom to turn to.