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!

argument escalated, attracting more participants and causing

back to Allison and whispered. Thank you. I understand

was bewildered. She blinked and asked, “Why don’t you clarify? They’re saying harsh things

can tackle those complex math problems; they must be

her text book for morning self- study. Milly smiled and said, “There’s no mistake; I did score 600

shocked, asking, “Huh? But

by choice, not because I

rumors…

Minute of Restraint

exam results are released, the truth will speak for

mocking whispers in the classroom, leaving them

+5 Pearl:

as if she were an ido. She

half of the class remained skeptical, and many of them

them, Milly was bragging; only bookworms like Allison

overheard the murmur. He gripped the pen tightly

homework or a final exam to occupy their time? Why did they have so much energy

to complete it will be marked as incomplete homework, Anthony

prompted the whispering gossipers to

a reputation for being strict. Skipping his assignments could result in a reprimand, but

but smile when he noticed

causing him to retract his smile. He wasn’t helping Milly; he was simply collecting homework. If Milly were to thank

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

minutes. No, three minutes…

one minute before forgive

suppressed his smile. He casually glanced at the girl sitting by the window, who seemed indifferent to everything, engrossed in her

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