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!

more participants and causing

phone back to Allison and whispered. Thank you.

blinked and asked, “Why don’t you clarify? They’re saying harsh things about

worry, I believe you. You can tackle those

text book for morning self- study. Milly

shocked, asking, “Huh? But

choice, not because I couldn’t score higher.

rumors…

Minute of Restraint

exam results are released, the truth

the mocking whispers in the

+5 Pearl:

if she

of the class remained skeptical, and

bragging; only bookworms like Allison would buy

gripped the pen

do? Didn’t they have enough homework or a final exam to occupy their time?

I’ll collect your chemistry test papers. Failure to complete it will be

the whispering gossipers to hastily

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

when he noticed everyone had stopped

his mind, causing him to retract his smile. He wasn’t helping Milly; he was simply collecting homework. If Milly were to thank him later and apologize for forgiveness, he

and I’m her brother. I shouldn’t be too petty. But given how hurtful her words

ten minutes. No, three minutes…

I’ll keep my cool for one minute before

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

the sound of