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.

was unwilling to be overlooked as he flattered, “That’s right, boss is mine

“You shut…!

could finish,

you can’t favour boys over girls! Why can he call you that,

Milly was speechless..

smirked, relishing the drama. He added, “Because I am cute and

Iv

I want to protest! Tell me the truth; do you like him

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mind her, she’s just

“Boss!”

“Boss!”

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

a challenge, and she considered herself fortunate if it didn’t push her to the brink of

it any longer, she raised her hand to silence them. She said, “Stop it! You can call me whatever you want, but I have one rule-

will

The room fell silent.

peace lasted only five minutes; it was shattered when Anthony escorted Stephanie as

particularly happy when she saw Milly, seemingly forgetting

“Milly, you’re here at school

responded with a nonchalant grunt,

seemed like guilt, prompting her to continue. “Where were you last night? We waited for you at home and worried sick

else’s house, you should at least inform us. You may not be aware of this, but our family is very strict. If you casually spend the night outside,

mentioning that Milly has no self–respect

William, and

slammed the book in her hand on the table with a loud thud. The loud noise startled

what are you 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

focused on Milly and hadn’t even

her fierce retort. She asked, “Melanie? How did you end up in

befitting the Spencers. She asked, “I ranked in the top twenty in the last exam; why wouldn’t I be in Class

hearing this, Stephanie suddenly recalled that Melanie indeed had excellent grades, and she always ranked

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what did she mean earlier? Why is Melanie now siding with Milly and defending