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!”

sis

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

phone back to Allison and

don’t you

again, “Don’t worry, I believe you. You can tackle those complex math problems;

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

shocked, asking, “Huh?

calmly replied, “I scored 600 points by choice, not because I

rumors…

Minute of Restraint

are released,

silenced the mocking whispers in the

+5 Pearl:

from Allison, who gazed at Milly as if she were an

the class remained skeptical, and

bragging; only bookworms like Allison would buy

the sidelines, Anthony overheard the murmur. He gripped

homework or a final

Failure to complete it will be marked as

words prompted the whispering gossipers to

a reprimand, but for more serious offenses, you might find

help but smile when he

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

shouldn’t be too petty. But given how hurtful her words were yesterday. I’ll maintain

ten minutes. No, three minutes… hmm…

my cool for one minute before forgive her and help her understand her

smile. He casually glanced at the girl sitting by the window,

the sound