Chapter 143: Elections 5

"'To save someone'—that's quite a boorish answer for a man of your nature," Clara remarked, her tone laced with a mix of amusement and disdain. "I've always been under the impression that you were more like me."

"If I were like you, I wouldn't be scraping by and relying on my monthly allowances to sustain myself," I countered, not missing a beat. Clara's success and natural talents had always been evident, making her more than just a prodigious merchant—she was a genius in her own right.

Clara's reputation as the richest student at the academy wasn't merely a result of her family background.

Her ascent to the top was driven by sheer will, an insatiable thirst for knowledge, and a relentless pursuit of profit.

Clara embodied the archetype of the cold-hearted businesswoman, unafraid to exploit any means necessary to achieve her goals.