At the Harvard University campus, under the strong persuasion of Aiden and Lily, Eleanor finally agreed to accompany them to watch the Sports Tournament. The contest, held in the campus's expansive outdoor arena, had drawn a large crowd.
"Eleanor, you're really popular at Harvard!" Lily remarked, noticing the excited whispers and curious glances from other students as they passed.
Aiden grinned. "Of course! With Eleanor's strength and reputation, it's no surprise."
Eleanor listened quietly, her mind elsewhere. Aiden had just informed her that the champion of the karate finals had been disqualified, pushing both her and Annette Zion into a shared second place. She had always been first, and this new ranking felt like a bitter pill to swallow. However, she reminded herself that this had been for Robert, and everything was worth it.