Chapter 1819


    It was usually the warm and caring traits of board members that afforded them the opportunity to hold


    such positions.


    Therefore, it was not out of character for Jacques to make that offer.


    Yasmin tilted her head in consideration of the offer for a moment before agreeing. “Thanks for the


    trouble, Jacques.”


    “No worries,” he replied cordially as he reached over to open his door for her. “We’re all ssmates after


    all.”


    When they passed the famous bridge near their campus, Yasmin turned her head slightly and saw the


    four figures outside through the car window.


    “Did the university not deal with Zaylynn, Jacques?”


    “How can they? The Neal family is one of the shareholders of the university,” Jacques exined patiently


    with his eyes on the road. “Besides, it was an honest mistake on Zaylynn’s because she did not know


    that what she did was against the rules. As soon as the incident had urred, she immediately


    confessed to the chief administrator and used her family’s money to make up for the loss incurred by her


    mistake. With all said and done, the university has decided to consider the matter resolved.”


    In his opinion, Zaylynn’s mistake was forgivable as she did not do it out of malice. Coupled with the fact


    that she confessed to her mistake almost immediately, the university decided to give her another chance.


    Jacques was not aware of the effect of his words in causing the gaze of his passenger seated behind to


    be colder.


    Ten minutester, Jacques pulled up at the side of the most prosperousmercial za in the city.


    “Here we are, Yasmin. Take care of yourself at night, won’t you? Don’t get home toote. If you ever feel


    like you can’t cope with juggling work and study, I can help you apply for financial aid.”


    “I’ll bear that in mind,” Yasmin said as she exited the car. “Thank you, Jacques.”


    Financial aid. Yes, times are tough for me now. What about the offspring of the murderer? Why are they


    able to sit around and enjoy the sunshine without a care in the world for their daily expenses, let alone


    worrying about their future?


    Stewing in bitter thoughts, Yasmin walked to the gate of the square.


    To her further resentment, she did not expect to run into the four figures on their bicycles as soon as she


    had changed into her apron at the cafe she worked at.


    “Are we dining in that KFC?” Zaylynn asked. “Should we park our bikes here?”


    “That works,” Timothy answered. “It’s not far, anyway. Let’s walk over.”


    With a general murmur of assent, the quartet parked their bicycles in the square.


    After locking hers, Susan came over and saw Ian frowning before producing his own phone to scan the


    QR code provided at the designated spot.


    “There is a QR code provided, Ian,” Susan said gently. “Just scan it and your bike will be automatically


    locked.”


    Ian merely grunted but the knot in his brow instantly rxed.


    After ensuring that everybody had managed to sessfully lock their bicycles, the group marched


    forward. Zaylynn’s boisterous debate with Timothy regarding the best-tasting vor of chicken wings


    made her a perfect match for him.


    How childish!


    With a scoff, Susan ignored them and turned her attention to the boy walking beside her.


    “Have you had KFC before, Ian?”


    “Not often,” Ian admitted.


    For a prominent family like the Hayes’, KFC was something they did not particrly patronize. Besides,


    Sasha’s attention to the health of her family turned her away from deep-fried food.


    As a result, Ian had only had KFC several times when he was much younger and not anymore as he


    entered adolescence.


    Susan grew a little worried.


    “I’ll get you something elseter. Let’s order you a steak at a different restaurant.”


    Ian refused gently. “That’s all right. Let’s dine together.”


    Soon, all four of them arrived at KFC. As soon as Zaylynn and Timothy entered, they made a mad dash


    to the counter to ce their orders.


    Susan and Ian simply exchanged a nce before getting a table.


    “Let’s sit here, Ian.” Having found a table just right for four, Susan pulled her friend over to upy it.


    Ian obediently sat down.


    It was a strange feeling for him as he rarely dined in such public ces. Even if he did, it was always


    with his parents at higher-end and cleaner restaurants.


    As he was seated here watching the traffic of other patrons, Ian suddenly realized that he did not seem


    to mind as much as he did from the way he meekly amodated Susan’s requests.


    “We’re back,” Zaylynn announced excitedly as she returned with arge tray. “Status report: two burgers


    each, five packets of spicy wings, two packets of fries, and arge jug of Coke. How does that sound?”


    Susan clicked her tongue in disapproval.


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    “That’s too much food, Zaylynn. We won’t be able to finish all of that.”


    “That’s all right,” Zaylynn said with a generous wave of her hand. “We can share it with our ssmates


    and those homeless people outside.”


    Susan was dumbstruck with incredulity and amusement.


    Ian, who was sitting next to her, also raised his eyebrows as a smile yed on his lips.


    When Timothy returned with another tray of food, the group’sughter stopped abruptly.


    The group was so full after their meal that Zaylynn had to summon an errand boy to bring their leftovers


    back to the university.


    Yasmin caught a glimpse of the errand boy’s departure while on duty in the cafe beside the mall. Without


    hesitation, she reached behind her and undid her apron.


    “Where are you going, Yasmin?” came the shrill voice of her employer.


    “There’s something I have to attend to. I’ll be right back.”