A Film Queen

Chapter 23

Chapter 23 Anthony Speaks for Her

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Stephanie brushed her long hair away from her forehead and behind her ears, a slight blush on her face as she walked slowly towards Williamn. “William, how did you know I wanted shaved ice? Thank you,” she said, reaching out to take it.

But as soon as her fingers touched the bag, it was abruptly snatched away.

William held onto the bag tightly, looking incredulous. “Are you out of your mind? If you want some, buy it yourself. Why take mine?”

Stephanie was left speechless.

Hasn’t he always bought drinks and snacks for me? Isn’t this form weP

Completely stunned, Stephanie awkwardly said, “William, I am Stephanie.”

William furrowed his brow, looking at her as if she were crazy. “Call yourself whatever you want; it’s none of my business. Even if you call yourself Michelle Obama, you still have to pay for what you want to eat.”

Seeing this, Milly couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

Putting everything else aside, William’s way of responding was quite amusing.

William placed the shaved ice on Milly’s table, his expression immediately changing to a warm smile, “Milly, I bought this for you. I added extra sprinkles and raisins.”

Normally, Milly would never accept

this shaved ice. She didn’t like people favours.

But now, being able to enjoy sweet shaved ice while witnessing Stephanie’s embarrassed expression seemed like a good deal.

She licked her lips and accepted the shaved ice, saying, “Thank you.”

showing her approval of his gesture. He felt greatly encouraged. “Boss, if you like it, I’ll buy

“Um… there’s really

This guy must be trying to give me

bit her lip in anger, glaring fiercely at Milly.

so she

to the surrounding mocking laughter, her face turned red with a

shame made her want to escape from

she was upset. She could only stop Stephanie from leaving and comfort her softly. “Stephanie, endure it for now. When the principal and teachers arrive, Milly will have

foot, which was about to step

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have to witness Milly’s downfall! I want to see

in a meeting in his office when he heard the news, and his eyebrows furrowed in

but finally, a genius emerged. However, there was a lack of respect from someone who kept spreading rumours

principal led a group of teachers into the classroom and asked sternly, “What’s going

at Milly and accusing, “Mr. Ferrell, teachers, Milly cheated in the exam! Her grades this time

heard the news and immediately spoke. “I knew this Milly must be up to something. So she

found Milly disrespectful

grades? Even if she

William immediately became anxious. “Mr. Ferrell, don’t listen to her nonsense. My boss… uh, Milly couldn’t have cheated.

left Milly momentarily

skeptical. “Am I supposed to just take your word for it?

was at a loss for

A, while Milly took it in Class D. They were so far apart, so

and Stephanie exchanged smiles, not expecting even the homeroom teacher of Class A to suspect. that Milly was cheating. This

a clear voice came from

to look and saw a tall and upright teenager in school uniform holding a stack of test papers at the door, looking like he had just returned

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