Chapter 37

"Nicholas, I told you, out of the three kids, your Nathan is the smartest. Look at him now! He's pulled ahead, leaving Cherry and Oscar in the dust. So, which university is he aiming for?" It was Cherly's dad, Jeremy Ginger talking. A cigarette dangled from his lips as he worked the lamb skewers on the grill. Thanks to the country's booming infrastructure projects, Jeremy, who ran a construction business, had raked in a fortune over the past few years. He had accumulated a net worth of over ten million. In the small county of Linkon City, that made him part of the wealthy elite. But even with all his success, there was a glint of envy in his eyes as he looked at Nicholas. When it came to bragging rights among parents of recent high school graduates, nothing beat college entrance exam results. "Well—" Nicholas couldn't help but smirk. "Nathan's always had his own plans, so I haven't asked him much. But if it were up to me, Riverfield College is a great choice, it's close to home."