Too Late to Hold Me Back novel Chapter 1162

Hearing this, Dean Henderson's admiration for Mira only grew. He considered himself a renowned expert, yet he couldn't shake the feeling that he fell short of a student who hadn't even started her sophomore year.

"Mira, you are a natural-born financier. You haven't even begun learning the systematic theories, yet you've already navigated the international market twice.

And your understanding of the market is so profound and thorough."

"I'm really not a genius, I just have a lot of practical experience.

When I was younger, my brother Ethan was highly accomplished in finance, so I picked up a lot just by being around him. Now, my boyfriend Owen is also an elite in the financial sector, and I discuss many things with him.

Moreover, I already have two years of corporate management experience and have engaged with high-level finance on multiple occasions."

"That just proves that natural talent and the right environment are both essential, and you possess both."

Mira had only come in for registration today, but she hadn't expected to spend the entire morning chatting with Dean Henderson.

Before leaving, Mira gifted the Dean the latest PearPhone and a thousand-dollar gaming gift card.

"I brought this phone back from Wall Street for you. Thank you for standing up for me against Gwen Quinn the other day.

And this game card is a dedicated top-up card for our company's newly released game, 'Legend of Heroes.' I know you're busy, but you can play it occasionally to experience a different kind of life."

Dean Henderson took a look. It was a PearPhone 4. At the time, the official domestic retail price was nearly six thousand dollars—how could this be considered a small token? Even buying it in the Javenaire Federation would cost a small fortune.

Meanwhile, the monthly salary of an average office worker was only a few thousand dollars.

Not to mention the additional thousand-dollar game card.

"This? This is far too expensive. No, I can't accept this. Isn't this practically a bribe?"

"Professor, it's just a few thousand dollars, how is that a bribe? The first time I came back from Wall Street, I brought phones for many of my friends and classmates."

Mira had previously agreed with Harvey Rivers not to hand out gifts to classmates and friends after this Wall Street trip. She had just given them gifts half a year ago, so everyone's phones and laptops were still practically new.

But she gave Jillian a phone anyway because Jillian was incredibly thoughtful and perceptive.

As for the gift to Dean Henderson, that was to show gratitude for his special care. It was a way of returning a favor and expanding her network.

Dean Henderson was a titan in the field of finance, and since Mira owned her own bank, she would inevitably need his expertise in the future.

After sorting out her dorm, Mira was ready to head back. Before she even stepped out the door, she received a call from Owen Lance.

"Where are you right now? I'll come pick you up."

"Owen, what made you decide to pick me up from campus today?"