Chapter 5 " Whoa , for real ? " Narissa's eyes popped wide at Cressida's bold words , but then she yawned , all chill and carefree . " Fine , do your worst , sis . I'm zonked , so … whatever . " Before Cressida could flip out , Narissa zipped into her room , slamming the door with a loud thud . She flipped the lock with a sly grin . Through the door , she could hear Cressida muttering some choice words . Narissa leaned back , arms crossed , smirking . ' My big sis is way too comfy playing queen bee , thinking she can just waltz in and start poking around in my business . ' Good luck , princess . Do you really think you could crack something that locked down ? ' Her info was sealed tighter than a drum - top - secret stuff , no joke . Even Bastien , who was a total pro at sniffing out leads , could barely catch a whiff of her trail . Cressida ? Total amateur hour . Narissa's grin widened as she heard Cressida pound the door , give it a hard kick , and storm off in a huff . With a quick laugh , Narissa hit the sack . ***** Come morning , Narissa shuffled downstairs , yawning like she'd run a marathon . Her messy hair and laid - back vibe only made her more charming , rocking that cute , girl - next - door look . Amanda's face lit up when she saw her . " There's my girl ! All natural and glowy . Not like Cressida , always caked in makeup . ' I swear , I can't even remember what her real face looks like anymore ! ' She sighed , recalling how Cressida once called her " so basic " for mentioning it . " Narissa , get over here ! I made you breakfast - special just for you . Dad and your sister don't get this VIP deal . " Amanda waved her over with a big smile . The Evertons had a chef who could whip up anything from pancakes to fancy crepes , but Amanda wanted to cook for Narissa herself . After all those years her daughter spent out in the world , fending for herself , Amanda felt she owed her some mom love . " Mmm , smells like a dream ! " Narissa chirped , practically bouncing to the table like any other teen . The spread was simple - some sandwiches and cookies - nothing like the gourmet dishes she'd had globetrotting . But it was good . Gotta be that mom magic . " Slow down , sweetie ! There's plenty more , " Amanda said , her heart aching as Narissa dug in . 1/3 16:44 Wed , Aug 13 - ס 86 % 0 X 201 Chapter 5 ' What kind of life did my kid have out there ? ' she thought bitterly . Once Narissa was stuffed , Amanda got to the point . " So , Narissa , your sister's already off to Regality Academy - she's always up at the crack of dawn . " Your dad had to dash to the office with your grandpa for some big meeting , so they couldn't wait to see you off ." " I'll have the driver take you to the academy , " Amanda added . Narissa raised an eyebrow , catching the hint . Amanda's tone was warm but firm , like she was making sure Narissa knew the family had her back , even though they weren't there . It was her way of saying , " No worries , kid . " Narissa'd poked around online the night before about Regality Academy . It was the place for rich kids - a fancy training ground for the elite . Getting in was like a golden ticket to Sinney City's high society . People fought hard to get their kids enrolled , hoping they'd make connections and maybe learn a thing or two . The academy wasn't just hype , though . Word was , their program turned spoiled rich kids into polished pros . And Cressida ? She'd apparently crushed it , earning a rep as the academy's " star player . " Narissa's eyes sparkled with mischief . ' Oh , this is gonna be good .' " Narissa , driver's waiting . Done eating ? Get to class , " Amanda said , grabbing her hand with a warm grin . Sure enough , a shiny luxury car and its driver were parked out front , ready to roll . Amanda added , " Your sister drove herself , but I figured you don't have a license yet , so I got you a ride . " Get one soon , though , and I'll hook you up with a sick car - your pick - for training . " " Cool with that ? " she asked , eyes bright . Narissa smirked . " No need , Mom . I've got a license ." Not just one from Rothialand - she had licenses from damn near every country on Earth . " What ? " Amanda froze . " You drive ? " A The housekeeper and driver nearby froze , jaws dropping . ' Wait a sec - ain't this Everton girl , just back from overseas , supposed to be some kinda maid ? ' A Rothialand license ? No way , man ! ' Narissa shrugged . " Had to make bank . Driving gigs paid well , so I got licensed everywhere . " Total cover story , of course . Narissa wasn't spilling her real past to her family , 2/3 3/3 16:44 Wed , Aug 13 - 日 D X Chapter 5 But she wasn't about to play the helpless rookie either - that'd cramp her style , and she had too much on her plate . Amanda's eyes welled up fast . " Oh , honey , you've had it tough , " she said , voice cracking . " We've got sports cars in the garage . Wanna grab one ? " Or , better yet , this weekend , I'll take you to pick out a ride you love . " Narissa eyed her mom . The raw emotion , the way Amanda clung to her hand like she might vanish - it screamed love . Weird , unfamiliar , but kinda awesome . " Alright , Mom , pick me a good one , " Narissa said with a sly grin . " Deal ! " Amanda lit up like a kid , practically dragging Narissa to the garage . When the manager rolled out a fiery red sports car , Narissa's picky mask cracked . " Hell yeah , " she muttered . " Lamborghini Reventon . Mid - engine , four - wheel drive , six - speed manual , killer intake , slick camshafts , and a body that slays ." A total gearhead , Narissa was in love . This was the kind of car rich kids used to flex and flirt . She didn't peg the Evertons for owning this kind of beast . What she missed was how Amanda , the housekeeper , and the manager gaped when she rattled off the car's specs like it was nothing . One look , and she'd nailed every detail of a top - tier supercar . That was pro - level gearhead talk . ' Hold up . Wasn't she supposed to be scrubbing floors overseas ? ' they wondered . ' How's she this good with cars ? Like she's been burning rubber her whole damn life . "