Chapter 176

Xander was already hard at work early in the morning. Vanessa, once she got up, made breakfast for both of them. With the new semester just around the corner, she realized her bag was still with Leander - and that thing had her bank cards and cash in it. If Leander didn't bring it back, how was she supposed to go to class? Better have a backup plan. Clearly, she needed to make some money. With that thought in mind, Vanessa scarfed down her breakfast, barely chewing it. Xander, though busy himself, noticed something was off. "Sis, you in a rush? Where you headed? Want me to tag along?" "Nope, focus on your own stuff," she said, patting him on the shoulder. "I'm just stopping by the company to check on the jewelry exhibit schedule and sort out the details." She walked toward the door, then suddenly turned back. "Xander, got any cash on you? Lend me some for now." Xander nodded and pulled out a thick wad of bills from his wallet. Vanessa carefully tucked the money into her jacket pocket a