A Film Queen

Chapter 156 Top of the Nation

The older man always had a way of scolding everyone as though they were under his command. Those around him got used to his style.

Crestfallen University’s and Crestfield University’s admission departments also needed to be in better shape.

Shaking, he announced. “That’s it. Milly got seven hundred forty–nine point five, just half a point shy of perfect. She’s not only leading our province, but she’s also the best across the whole country.”

At that declaration, a hush fell over the living room.

Even Philip, his aged fingers winding through his prayer beads, stopped cold as if he needed to hear it again, confused, “Which place? It can’t be out of a thousand, right?”

Jordan was the quickest to clear things up, “The highest score is seven hundred and fifty, so with Milly’s seven hundred forty–nine point five, she’s barely missed being perfect but still tops the country.”

Philip sipped his tea, trying to wrap his head around the news, mumbling, “Top scorer in the country.”

Jordan looked at him, expressionless, explaining the weight of Milly’s achievement, “It’s like being the number one scholar back in the day.”

The news made Philip’s handshake, spilling some of his tea.

The older man might not be familiar with today’s slang, but he understood the importance of being the top student. Back in his day, it meant donning a unique cap and gown and receiving cheers and applause from the entire community.

While it might not be that glorious today, it still carries immense pride for the family.

“Really, the top scorer? The whole country’s top scorer?” Philip asked again, finding it hard to believe.

Seeing Philip’s change in attitude, the staff from Crestfallen University spoke with more assurance, “Yes, she’s the country’s top scorer. Once the results are public, expect the media to come knocking for

interviews.”

just nodded calmly in response, leaving everyone else puzzled

be excited about learning their child is

navigating through storms yet easily keeping

not everyone could stay calm. Jonathan was so overjoyed that he jumped up and started running around Milly like a hyper dog, his eyes shining with amazement, “Wow, Milly, you’re

to calm him down while nursing a slightly swollen forehead from his vigorous celebration, corrected. “Only first

“First place means champion! You’re the champion! And that’s way better than those who think

that!”

Top of

lifted slowly, and even the muscles in his

Milly is just that

if his core beliefs were crumbling then

stepped before Milly, defiantly facing his taller brother,

Xavier would dare to even look at

grandfather’s restraining presence, he’d definitely teach Xavier a lesson

heated up for another round of confrontation, Jordan cut in before their grandfather could lose his temper, sternly telling Jonathan, “Jonathan, show some respect to

retorted, “Hmph, but he

eventually

retreat, rolled his eyes, and lounged back on the couch, muttering.

up to go over to Milly

Jonathan was hit by a wave of

up a bit, realizing he might have overstepped earlier, his heart racing as he started to stammer out an apology, “I’m sorry, Jordan. I won’t do it again. I’ll go say sorry to others,

just gave a soft “Hmm” followed by “Your allowance will

lit up.

stern look, Jordan warned, “Ask one more time

“Alright,” Jonathan agreed quickly.

outdone, even though he knew it was justified. Regret over how he treated Milly in front of Jordan nagged at

and asked,

meant not being able

bullied by a group of girls?