A Film Queen

Chapter 258 The General Surprises Everyone

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The approach worked. Upon noticing Stephanie’s fitful crying, Xavier finally shifted his attention from the pair at the table. To comfort her, he awkwardly said, “Stephanie, stop the tears. I’m sorry, it’s on me. I got sidetracked for a second there. You’re truly one–of–a–kind, and I’m really proud of you.”

With tears, Stephanic looked at Xavier pitifully and asked, “Do you mean that, Xavier?”

“Definitely. To me, you stand out more than anyone,” he faltered, puzzled by his own genuine outburst.

Stephanie, missing the brief shift in Xavier’s expression, was comforted as he focused back on her.

She gave a compliant nod, giving Milly a quick look, her heart filled with scorn and thinking. Do you believe you stand a chance against me?

“Xavier, you’re the best. I always knew your heart is with me. This makes me so happy… Stephanie started to say.

But before she could complete her thought, the clock on the wall chimed, announcing it was five o’clock.

Lucius’s gaze turned sharp, her voice cold and commanding, “Let’s start!” And with that, he grabbed a pen and dived into the questions.

The contest kicked off at five and wrapped up at six.-

Milly, just getting ready to focus, was caught off guard by a breezy gust, making her outfit flutter.

Suddenly, she saw Xavier beside her, quickly signing his name on his test paper.

Caught by surprise by Xavier’s decision to join in, Milly asked, “Xavier, you’re entering the quiz too?”

Seeing her confused look, Xavier replied awkwardly, “Is that an issue?”

Milly paused before saying, “Well, no…

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him as almost ridiculous–Milly, who loved to mess with Stephanie and spread negativity, is somehow better than me?

feel

the college entrance exam, with Milily leading nationwide, Xavier tried to brush it off as just the nature of the exams putting them at different ranks. But deep

an excuse.

he aimed to show Milly

Lucius ploughed through the exam at an unmatched pace, his

and Xavier stopped their back–and–forth, especially after

it? Lucius is already down two

together when facing outside challenges. They allowed

simple. ‘Protect your own.

their exam. Although they had

occupied the students, the older men nearby grew increasingly fidgety. Unable to stand the quiet after a few moments, they gave in to

quietly asked, “So, who do we think will come out on top among these three?

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no doubt, my grandchildren. One’s a top national performer,

joining in, “The real powerhouse here is definitely my Lucius. Did you know Lucius took the college entrance exam with a fever? In any normal situation, he’d likely score

scoffed, “Big talk!”

“You!”

louder, disturbing the focused children, Frank swiftly said, “Okay, okay, let’s keep it down.”

you is in your children, why don’t