A Film Queen

A Film Queen Chapter 6A Film Queen Chapter 6

Chapter 36 Public Apology

Upon hearing these words, the already tense atmosphere in the classroom seemed to cool down slightly.

The first person to react was Milly. Her eyes widened in disbelief at his audacity to say such a thing in front of everyone.

Without hesitation, she grabbed the book from the table and hurled it at him. “What are you saying?!”

George smoothly caught the flying book. Instead of getting angry, he smiled indulgently and spoke in a half–coaxing, half–teasing tone, “Okay, I’ll listen to you. If you don’t want me to say anything, I won’t.”

Milly was so furious that she felt the urge to slap him.

What was with his tone? What did he mean by “listening to me? What did he mean by not speaking if I didn’t want him to? The more she listened, the more it sounded like he was teasing her in a flirtatious

manner.

After glaring fiercely at George, she turned to Leon and explained, “Ignore his nonsense. I have no connection with him whatsoever. If we must have a relationship, then he is my enemy!”

The last words were practically gritted through her teeth.

I really don’t understand how these CEOs nowadays are taking this kind of clingy and annoying approach. Shouldn’t they be following the route of “if you don’t marry me, I’ll threaten the lives of your entire family, then block the entire city so you can’t find a job“? Isn’t that the right way to go?

If it were indeed the case, it would be easy to handle. I would make sure he regretted ever crossing paths, with me, using my fists to teach him the true meaning of life!

But if not… I don’t know where to start.

It was true what they said. A good woman feared a persistent man.

in his eyes had long disappeared. “Well,

smiled with

the side, felt a pang of jealousy for the first time

sight of a confrontation between the influential figures. His short and chubby body couldn’t help but

Crestwood High had always been strict with its entrance exam, regardless of whether they were the children of officials or the wealthy, if they didn’t meet the cutoff, they wouldn’t be admitted. It was not about how strong Crestwood High was, but it was because the influential figures held them

to be self–aware. If the influential figures offered respect, he had to accept it. He

he heard that both Mr. Tate and Mr. Burnett had come today, he didn’t even

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Chapter 36 Public Apology

Mr. Burnett, it’s

principal smiled with a face full of

focused on Milly. They both gave a faint

to them. He continued, “Mr. Tate. Mr. Burnett, the swearing ceremony is scheduled to be held on the playground. But it’s quite hot today. If you feel it’s not suitable, we can move indoors. What do

and George finally reacted upon

was still scorching near noon, especially on the

Jordan said, “Let’s switch to indoors

principal responded promptly, “Sure, I will change the

wait!” a clear voice

saying, “Jordan, let’s stick with

indoors.

and Melanie? She was eager to see

tone when calling his name instantly softened Jordan. The cold demeanour he had moments ago vanished, his lips curled

still

the playground was nothing. If Milly wanted to

surprised, then quickly smiled apologetically. “Okay, let’s stick to the original plan. The ceremony will start at half

spot, or did she have some other trick up her

she thought about it, the more excited she became. She couldn’t wait