A Film Queen

A Film Queen of Two Worlds

Chapter 35 Mutual Jealousy

Jordan was seething with anger, wanting to vent his frustration on the nearest wall. He acknowledged his past foolishness before his rebirth, mistaking a counterfeit for a treasure. He was fully committed to making amends and deserved a chance to turn over a new leaf.

At this moment, he found himself unable to argue with Leon, as his words held a ring of truth.

This is infuriating!

How could I avoid angering Milly and get rid of this hypocritical foster brother?

Milly also sensed the unusual tension between the two and thought, they were in different industries. They shouldn’t have such a strong sense of competition.

She blinked, trying to lighten the mood. “Jordan, are you here for Stephanie’s swearing ceremony? You can head over there. There’s no need to greet me personally. Leon can handle that for me.”

Although she felt a twinge of discomfort seeing Jordan immediately seek out Stephanie upon arrival, she already had Leon and couldn’t be too possessive.

Jordan appeared displeased, visibly struggling to contain his anger. After a moment, he spoke, “No, I’m here for your swearing ceremony.”

Despite Stephanie and Anthony also attending Crestwood High, he rarely cared about anything beyond. their basic needs. He wasn’t even interested in school events like the swearing ceremony.

However, since Milly’s arrival, he had been monitoring Crestwood High’s situation daily, even assigning seven or eight retired soldiers to protect the school discreetly.

This time, he had even learned of the swearing ceremony in advance and compressed a week’s worth of work into three days to return for the event. Yet, unexpectedly, he was intercepted

So it would be odd if he didn’t feel angry.

Upon hearing his words, Milly was taken aback. “Huh? You’re here for me?”

She had just witnessed Jordan seeking out Stephanie. Have I misunderstood?

deep breath, quelling the urge to confront

it. I can’t

gaze settled on Anthony, who was moving a chair to sit beside Milly. He furrowed his brow and asked,

here for her swearing

to your seat. Students should act like students. How can

resolute. “No,

unwavering demeanour resembled someone ready to defend

busy

so why should I move? If it

reluctant to embarrass Milly yet unwilling to back down. He reached for a chair behind him, forcefully squeezing it into the

Burnetts, my little sister. It would be scandalous if I were not here for her event,”

him sitting down, it became even

expression darkened. “Jordan, you’re childish to say

maintained his gentle smile, but a subtle chill crept

a

of what was happening, could feel something was amiss in the atmosphere. She rubbed her arms, feeling a chill, and looked

many brothers is indeed a

by the tension. At that moment, he resembled a joyful puppy, wagging his tail enthusiastically around his brother George, showering him with

George! What brings you here to oversee my swearing ceremony? Do you suddenly realise your little brother

be modest. A talented little brother like

to see my test paper? It’s

George remained silent..

the classroom’s back door,

which gene had gone awry when a chatterbox like William snuck in. He might have suspected that

which were throbbing from the constant chatter, George sternly commanded, “Shut

tail–wagging William immediately fell silent, looking dejected.

could see Milly’s desk from the corner of his

the graceful handwriting on the folded test papers. A pink cup sat

items, George’s heavy mood lightened slightly just by observing things associated