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.”

nodded calmly in response, leaving everyone else puzzled by

most parents be excited about learning their child is the national

live differently, navigating through storms yet easily keeping

started running around Milly like a hyper dog, his eyes shining with amazement, “Wow, Milly, you’re

a slightly swollen forehead from

wouldn’t have it, “First place means champion! You’re the champion! And that’s way better than

that!”

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turned pale, his expression freezing over. His eyes lifted slowly, and even the muscles in his face

believe? Milly

grinding his teeth as if his core beliefs were crumbling then and

before Milly, defiantly facing his

Xavier would dare to even look at Milly

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

Jordan cut in before their grandfather could lose his temper, sternly telling Jonathan, “Jonathan, show some respect

heated, retorted,

until Xavier eventually

showed his disdain for Xavier’s retreat, rolled his eyes, and lounged back on the

Jonathan was gearing up to go over to Milly to brag about

was hit by a wave

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

soft “Hmm” followed by “Your allowance

eyes lit up. “Really?

“Ask one more time and forget

“Alright,” Jonathan agreed quickly.

wrestling with his pride. He couldn’t stand being outdone,

the admissions office counter and asked, “Could you

anxiety missing out meant not being able

Milly was targeted with ill intentions? What if she was bullied by a group