Before Boyce and Debra could fully process what was happening , the door shut with a sharp thud . Maeve was already gone . The living room fell into silence , with only the echo of the closed door lingering . After a long pause , Debra spoke as if in a dream . " Honey , did you hear that ? " Boyce was overwhelmed with a whirlwind of emotions . " Yes . " So Maeve hadn't taken money from the Crowley family after all . The money she used for the kabobs was earned by herself . Which meant their earlier suspicion had hurt her ... Marlon was thoroughly irritated . Even his hand shook slightly as he held the glasses . Who would've thought Maeve had this kind of side hustle ? Nothing like this had ever happened at Silverleaf High School . Jasper , feeling pleased , smiled . " Marl , you'd better apologize properly to her later . " Marlon shot him a glare but had to admit , " I know . " Just then , another bedroom door opened . Finnick walked out wearing white headphones , his handsome face cool and detached . " I'm going out . " Debra began , " Where are you going this late ? " But Finnick was already out the door . Another firm thud followed . *** Maeve got into Kyle's car , a limited edition Ferrari in a flashy , eye - catching red . She remembered this guy wasn't even 18 yet and frowned slightly . The two girls who'd also gotten in didn't notice her discomfort . They explained , " It's his cousin's car . He lent it to him just for today . The license is in the car . " Maeve said simply , " I'll drive . " ΠΑ 50 Chapter 18 288 ( Vouchers Her tone left no room for argument . Kyle had been hoping to show off his driving skills to Maeve . Instead , he found himself shuffled into the passenger seat , feeling both disappointed and afraid to object . If she got upset and decided to leave , they'd be stuck . But as soon as Maeve took the wheel , it was clear she was an experienced driver . Her profile , elegant and distinct under the cool moonlight , made Kyle blurt out , " Maeve , how long have you been driving ? " She was way too good at this . The two girls in the back were equally impressed . Maeve kept her eyes on the road and answered casually , " A while . I used to dream of being a racecar driver . " " And now ? " " I want to win a Nobel Prize . " The two girls froze . Kyle had to ask , " What made you make such a grand leap ? " Maeve's tone was flat . " Formula 1 doesn't allow female drivers . " Kyle found her words made sense . It was too real . The conversation in the Ferrari hardly stopped on the way to the private library . Aside from that brief exchange , Maeve stayed quiet the whole time . The two girls chatted endlessly , from pop stars to school forums , and from school forums to Corey . At some point , they even tried to pull Maeve into the conversation . " Maeve , how are things with Corey ? If it's not working , just find someone else . I've got this super good - looking senior in my contacts . Want me to send you his number ? " Maeve waited at a red light and replied mildly , " I'm not interested in Corey anymore . I won't be chasing him ." Chapter 18 288 Vouchers . Kyle's eyes lit up , spotting his chance . " Maeve , look at me ! I'm not a player . I could . be your boyfriend ! " Maeve replied , " Not my type . " Kyle's heart was broken . Thinking Maeve was still hurt from the rejection , the two girls jumped in to comfort her and trash - talked Corey like there was no tomorrow . Maeve just laughed . " I don't really want to date anyone right now . I just want to focus on studying . " The girl who'd tried to set her up with the senior sighed in disappointment and dropped the idea . Soon enough , they arrived at the library . swere Kyle's private library was usually open to the public . Since regular libraries were closed at this hour , except on weekends , this was their only option . Maeve explained the problems until almost 11 pm . By then , the struggling students finally felt like they were getting somewhere . About Maeve's god - tier logic and learning skills , all they could think was " Wow . Just wow . " When they were done , Kyle volunteered , " Maeve , let me drive you back ! " The others whistled and teased until his face turned red . Maeve stayed perfectly calm . " No need . It's close . I'll walk . It's late . You should all head home and get rest . " Rejected again , Kyle felt utterly defeated . He insisted on walking her out anyway . They stepped through the revolving doors together and into the dim glow of the streetlights . There , under the yellowish light , stood a tall , slender figure casting a long shadow . Chapter 19 280 Mouches