Holding Byran's assignment in her hands, she glanced at the problem he had just finished, "Hmm, not bad! Keep up the good work, and give it to me when you're done."
Byran scowled and grumbled as he said, "Ellinor, I showed you this to prove I could do it, not for you to check my entire homework. Know your place!"
Ellinor looked at him while crossing her arms leisurely. A smirk played at the corners of her lips as she said, "I'm very much aware of my place, you know. Now, hand over the assignment."
"Really?" Byran rolled his eyes disdainfully, "And who do you think you are?"
"Mr. Howard." She began, "I might not have had any right to interfere with your work earlier, but things have changed. I'm officially your teacher now. It’s my job to help you check and correct every assignment and every question. That's what I'm here for!"
"What? A teacher? Who agreed to this?"
Ellinor replied, "Your mother, Mrs. Howard. She just called me out to officially hire me as your tutor. Your studies are now my responsibility."
Byran frowned as disbelief etched across his face, "Ellinor, what are you up to? Why didn't you explain to my mom that you're not my teacher? Now you're agreeing to be my tutor? What's your game?"
Ellinor answered, "No game, really. Your mom offered a hefty pay, and I took it."
Byran gawked at her, "Quit kidding! You're with Theo now; aren't you rolling in dough? Ellinor, you must be up to something fishy! Are you planning to use this tutor gig to cause issues for my sister, Patricia?"
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