THE DIVORCE GAMBIT From Dumped Wife to CEO's Forever novel Chapter 753

When it came to her daughter, the Dowager was brimming with confidence. Her daughter was born to be the moon in the sky, destined for the spotlight.

Rosemary, who had been feeling insecure, felt a spark of hope ignite at her mother's words. Her eyes brightened. "You're right, Mother. From now on, I'm going to create my own opportunities."

Her mother was right. Age was just a number. She would marry into the royal family and bring honor to the Vances. The thought filled her with a rush of excitement.

Just then, the Dowager seemed to remember something. "By the way, I heard Brock has had another episode, and it's quite serious this time. You should find some time to visit him."

"Of course," Rosemary agreed.

"Celia is the Palmer family's only able-bodied daughter," the Dowager continued. "She may have a difficult personality, but she holds real power. Even the royal family shows her a degree of respect. It would be wise to stay on her good side. Don't let our royal connections make you arrogant and offend her."

"Don't worry, Mother. I know what I'm doing."

This was Valerium. She'd have to be insane to make an enemy of the local aristocracy.

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*Silverhaven*

It was the day of the final college entrance exams. Although Caitlin didn't need to take them, she stood at the entrance to the examination hall, holding a bouquet of flowers.

The first exam of the morning was Language Arts, scheduled to end at 11:30 a.m.

Caitlin was beautiful, a striking figure in the crowd of waiting parents. It didn't take long for a few reporters to notice her.

"Excuse me, miss, are you here waiting for your boyfriend?" a journalist asked, extending a microphone toward her.

"Not my boyfriend," Caitlin replied with a small shake of her head. "My best friend."

"Oh, I see! You look quite young yourself. Why aren't you taking the exams? Did you drop out of school? Do you regret it now?"

The reporter's question was aimed at sending a message to the students watching at home—a cautionary tale about the importance of a good education.

"I didn't drop out," Caitlin said, clutching the bouquet. The vibrant flowers framed her face, making the old saying "the person is more beautiful than the flowers" ring true. "I actually secured early admission to university a while back."

"Early admission!" The reporter's eyes lit up. "To which university, if you don't mind me asking?"

Hearing this, the nearby parents all turned to look at Caitlin. Early admission meant she was headed to a top-tier university, at the very least. This girl was clearly a prodigy.

"I've received offers from universities both here and abroad," Caitlin replied. "I haven't decided which one to accept yet."

Celeste Hayes's face lit up when she saw Caitlin. She broke into a run. "Sweetie!"

It had been too long. The two girls embraced in a tight, excited hug.

"Catie, when did you get back? Why didn't you tell me?" Celeste had known about Caitlin's early admission and hadn't expected to see her again so soon.

"I wanted to surprise you!" Caitlin handed the bouquet to Celeste. "Here's to our March, may you ace your exams and pass with flying colors!"

"Thanks, Sweetie!" Celeste took the flowers.

The reporter who had interviewed Caitlin earlier saw the reunion and hurried over, microphone in hand. "Hello there! I just spoke with your friend. What did you think of the Language Arts exam? Was it difficult?"

"It was alright," Celeste answered. "The essay prompt was a bit tough, though."

The reporter nodded, then smiled slyly. "Your friend mentioned she got early admission. Could you tell us what competition she won to get that?"

He wasn't just being curious; he wanted to expose Caitlin's lie. It would make for a great story, generate some buzz. As Caitlin's best friend, Celeste would surely know the truth.

Celeste beamed. "It was for the Math Olympiad last month. She won first place for the entire Asian region, which got her offers from several top universities both at home and abroad."