Graduates hugged parents.
Parents hugged children.
Everyone celebrated.
I found Professor Bell first.
Before I could speak, he pulled me into a hug.
“You earned every second of this.”
“Thank you,” I whispered.
“No,” he said. “Thank you for proving me right.”
We laughed.
Then he handed me a business card.
A very familiar business card.
I read the name.
My eyes widened.
One of the most prestigious economic consulting firms in the country.
“They want to meet you Monday.”
I stared at him.
