Chapter 17 Ophelia nodded I understand , Mother " Lynerre wore her neat short hair , still dressed in her professional attire from the courthouse , looking capable and energetic , especially with those sharp eyes . She gazed at Ophelia , touched her forehead gently , and spoke in a warm voice : " Our Ophelia is the pride of both your father and me . You know how important this marriage is , and you won't let it go wrong , will you ? Ophelia responded with a soft hum , her eyes lowering , darkening as if something crossed her mind . Only then did Lynette show a genuine smile . " The road ahead has already been paved for you by your father and me . When you go to Wintervale Academy , make sure to handle your relationships well with the children of the Calder family and the Lockwood family . They are friends of Mr. Langley I understand , Mother Ophelia replied obediently . Lynette seemed still uneasy , her tone deepening with gravity . " This marriage concerns both your father's and my career , as well as the honor of our entire family . Everything depends on its success . " Ophelia pressed her lips together and hummed again . Suddenly , she turned her gaze to the family portrait on the table . In the photo were two young faces , a boy and a girl , both youthful and innocent , looking like a pair of twins . Lynette followed her gaze , picked up the photo from the table and stroked it affectionately , though her eyes were unusually cold . " Your sister is simply not as good as you . " Darlene hadn't gone to school these past two days . She sent an email to her economics professor explaining the reason , and the professor understood , quickly replying with an email marking the key points of the recent lessons . The professor had a particular fondness for top students . He also gently reminded Darlene that next week's theory class was important , and she shouldn't let personal matters interfere with her studies again . Darlene expressed her gratitude . She had a habit of taking notes , just as she did in her previous life . She couldn't allow herself to fall behind academically . She had a thick notebook of professional knowledge , breaking down every key point and writing them in detail , annotating according to her own understanding . She had studied economics in her previous life as well , but the national conditions and the global economic system were different . In the UK , economics did not include banking management , because all banks were monopolized by the nobility and operated under a hereditary system . She was studying economics in this life because of Lucian . Vanessa hoped she would continue to tutor Lucian after class , and if possible , serve the Calder family in the long term . The Calder family's lands spanned the globe , and they needed a trustworthy , intelligent assistant to manage their overseas assets for the long run . Lucian hadn't attended classes for more than half a month . Vanessa sent a message asking her to deliver the organized notes to Lucian , who needed them right away . Darlene checked the time - it was eight o'clock in the evening . She deliberately changed into long pants before heading out . Sylvia had just returned home from work and saw Darlene about to leave She gestured , " It's so late , where are you going ? Darlene held her notebook . Sylvia understood at a glance , her eyes filled with concern . Come back early . " The Calder's mansion was enormous . It took about forty minutes on foot from where she lived to Lucian's area . The maids , after work , were all taken home by shuttle , so Darlene had to trouble the driver for an extra trip . On summer nights , the air was filled with the sounds of insects and birds , and the starlight shone brilliantly , casting a clear , luminous glow . Lucian lived on the second floor of the main house , but his private entertainment area connected to several neighboring villas , including a golf course , a stable , a temperature - controlled garden , and both indoor and outdoor swimming pools - everything one could wish for .