A Film Queen

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After hearing her explanation, Milly quickly deduced the situation.

It appeared that Jordan and George had witnessed Melanie apologising to her, which led them to spare the Spencers.

“You don’t have to thank me. This was Jordan’s

gratitude to your parents for their kindness,ision. I didn’t do anything, but I still want to express my

Milly stated.

Melanie interpreted it as a rejection and felt a bit disheartened. She asked, “Milly, don’t you want to visit my house? Do you think I’m being kind to you

for benefits? That’s not the case. I genuinely like you and

want to be friends with you.”

Perhaps overwhelmed with emotion, her voice quivered toward the end, her eyes reddened, and she was on the verge of tears.

Milly was surprised that her simple words would make Melanie overthink the situation. She quickly clarified. “I do want to visit, but with the exam approaching, I need to focus on studying. How about this? After the exam. I’ll come over for dinner, alright?”

Having lived two lifetimes, she could tell sincerity from insincerity.

Melanie was clearly pouring her heart out. Milly couldn’t disregard her sincerity.

She breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Milly’s response and instantly bounced back. She said, “I know you’re the best. I’ll inform my parents too.”

“Okay.”

As long as Melanie didn’t cry in front of her, everything was fine.

But

“In the future, stop calling me boss. It sounds odd. We are classmates; just address me by my name,” Milly suggested.

Already burdened with William, adding another person calling her boss made it worse. It gave the impression of her being a gangster who led a few lackeys.

finally spoke up. He was unwilling to be overlooked as he flattered, “That’s right,

“You shut…!

Milly could finish, Melanie

can’t favour boys over girls! Why can he call

Milly was speechless..

drama. He added, “Because I am cute and charming, she likes

Iv

protest! Tell me the truth; do you

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her, she’s

“Boss!”

“Boss!”

causing a painful buzz and throbbing sensation. Now, she grasped why ancient emperors, despite their many beautiful concubines, still wore

with such constant contention every day was a challenge, and she considered herself fortunate if it didn’t push

to silence them. She said, “Stop it! You can call me whatever you want, but I have one

will kick him

The room fell silent.

only five minutes; it was shattered when Anthony escorted Stephanie as she walked

when she saw Milly, seemingly forgetting about the incident of almost apologising on

she said, “Milly, you’re here

a nonchalant grunt,

guilt, prompting her to continue. “Where were you last night? We waited for you at home and worried sick when you didn’t return. Everyone

stayed overnight at someone else’s house, you should at least inform us. You may not be aware of

that Milly has no self–respect

and Anthony furrowed their

to contain her anger, Melanie slammed the book in her hand on the table with a loud thud. The loud

trying to say? Who are you trying to impress with your cryptic remarks? If you have the courage, speak clearly and stop beating around the bush, Aren’t you

had been focused on Milly and hadn’t even noticed Melanie sitting

asked, “Melanie? How did you end up

crossed her arms, exuding an air of superiority befitting the Spencers. She asked, “I ranked in the top twenty in

that Melanie indeed had excellent grades, and she always ranked

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she mean earlier? Why is Melanie