At first, Aurora used to explain to her classmates that Arnold was their family’s butler.But eventually, she realized people only saw it as her showing off.They thought she was just being flashy, trying to impress.After that, she toned everything down.She even asked Arnold to dress more modestly.If people didn’t want to see her doing well, then she’d learn to keep it hidden.That, too, was a kind of skill.Sometimes, when others resented someone's success, the smartest thing to do was to dim the light—stay quiet, stay unnoticed—until the time was right. And when that day finally came, strike with precision. Only then could the score be truly settled. But if she revealed her strength too soon, before she was ready, they would crush her before she ever had the chance to rise.By the time Arnold arrived, young Aurora had already composed herself.She didn’t say much, just asked him to take the items and leave.She had no intention of staying any longer—there was no point.She had
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