A Film Queen

Chapter 17 One Minute of Restraint

The following day, upon entering the classroom, Milly noticed that everyone was casting strange glances in her direction.

Taking her seat, she was approached by the student in front of her. She asked in a low voice, “Milly, have you checked the blog?”

Furrowing her brow, Milly adjusted her thick glasses and honestly replied, “No, I haven’t.”

She had been engrossed in studying ancient poetry for the past few days and neglected even basic necessities like water, leaving her no time to check her phone.

She asked, “What’s going on? Has something happened?”

The classmate that sat in front of her was Allison Walters, a charming girl with glasses and a doll–like face.

Allison hesitated. She pursed her lips and eventually handed her phone to Milly and said, “You should see for yourself.”

The article had gained significant attention since being posted last night. There were hundreds of comments by morning.

Unbelievable! New student Milly Burnett, with only 600 points, placed in Class A. Are Crestwood High’s strict score standards being ignored in favor of privilege? Has wealth overshadowed merit? Is this fair to those of us who have worked hard? We demand a formal explanation!”

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How is it fair that someone with just 600 points is in Class A? I got 670 points, and I’m in Class C! It’s not right!”

You have to wonder if she really earned 600 points. It’s suspicious that her score matches the admission. cutoff exactly.

Stop arguing. Did you notice her last name? It’s Burnett. She comes from a wealthy family!

Rich? If she’s well–off, she should go to Bullard High nearby, where money matters more than grades!

escalated, attracting more participants

back to Allison and whispered. Thank you.

was bewildered. She blinked and asked, “Why don’t you

worry, I believe you. You can tackle those complex math problems; they must be

the desk compartment. Then, she retrieved her text book for morning self- study. Milly smiled

was shocked, asking,

by choice, not because I couldn’t

rumors…

Minute of Restraint

are released,

words silenced the mocking whispers in the classroom,

+5 Pearl:

if she were an ido. She said. “Milly, I’ll always support and

remained skeptical, and

Milly was bragging; only

overheard the murmur. He gripped the pen tightly until his

people have something better to do? Didn’t they have enough homework or a final exam to occupy their time? Why did they have

your chemistry test papers. Failure to complete it

to hastily focus on completing

as the grade director, has a reputation for being strict. Skipping his assignments could result in a reprimand, but for

couldn’t help but smile when he

wasn’t helping Milly; he was simply collecting homework. If Milly were to

seeing each other daily, and I’m her brother. I shouldn’t be too petty.

minutes. No, three minutes…

keep my cool for one minute before forgive her and

breath, he prepared himself and suppressed his smile. He casually glanced at the girl sitting by the window, who seemed

It was the sound of Anthony’s