A Film Queen

Chapter 46 Phony

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.

He was unwilling to be overlooked as he flattered, “That’s right, boss is mine alone. My position

“You shut…!

Milly could finish, Melanie interjected

boys over girls! Why can he

Milly was speechless..

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

Iv

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

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her, she’s just

“Boss!”

“Boss!”

felt overwhelmed, as if her brain had been tossed into a beehive, causing a painful buzz and

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

her hand to silence them. She said, “Stop it! You can call me whatever you want, but

will

The room fell silent.

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

saw Milly, seemingly forgetting about the incident of

“Milly, you’re here

with a

eyes, this indifference seemed like guilt, prompting her to continue. “Where were you last night? We waited for you at home and worried sick when you didn’t

at someone 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,

that Milly has no

this, Melanie, William, and Anthony

anger, Melanie slammed the book in her hand

to impress with your cryptic remarks? If you have the courage,

on Milly and hadn’t even noticed Melanie sitting

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

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

suddenly recalled that Melanie indeed had excellent grades,

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mean earlier? Why is Melanie now siding