Stepping on People on the Way Up

Armand nodded. "Amisha, I hope you can keep your eyes and mind to yourself in the future. Don't always look for a way to scheme. The more you lust after, the harder you fall. Controlling your desires is an important thing to learn, and in fact, whether it comes to luck or life, you're already better off than most people."

Even though Armand did not explicitly say it, he was acknowledging that Amisha was a smart person.