A Film Queen

Chapter 265 Two Meddling Third Parties

Samuel, consistently attentive in his studies, promptly readied himself to depart upon the teacher’s directive.

He made sure to invite Milly along, remarking, “Milly, shall we go?”

Milly paused, feeling uneasy under Jordan’s intense stare. Her instincts cautioned her that leaving with Samuel at this moment might upset him.

But if I openly stay here, it doesn’t seem like I have any suitable reasons, right?

“How about…”

Just as she was debating whether to make up an excuse to smooth things over, she suddenly heard Jordan speak up nearby again, “Weren’t you just saying you’d send a student representative to show me around the school? Let it be her.”

Milly was surprised by his words.

Is Jordan being that straightforward?

The school leaders were equally stunned, their eyes filled with disbelief as they looked at Milly not far away. “This … ”

The girl before them was clearly a freshman, probably not even familiar with the school herself, let alone capable of guiding others around.

The principal pondered carefully, not wanting to take any risks. He feared that a clueless freshman might inadvertently disrespect Jordan, which could jeopardise millions in donations.

So, he cautiously suggested, “Mr. Burnett, perhaps it would be better to have trained student representatives lead you on the tour. They are highly

knowledgeable in their fields, whereas a freshman might not …

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With each word spoken, the air around them grew colder, and by the end, the chilling atmosphere had effectively silenced any further lengthy explanations from the principal.

He looked at Jordan’s unexpectedly dark expression, appearing innocent and caught off guard.

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leader standing beside the principal couldn’t bear it any longer and quickly tugged on the principal’s sleeve, shaking his head to signal him to stop. Didn’t he see that Mr. Burnett’s face

clearly wasn’t here just to visit the school. He obviously

was older, he wasn’t

principal quickly sensed that something was amiss and changed tack. “However, freshmen also bring fresh perspectives. Mr. Burnett can listen to the voice of the new student. Haha…”

smile spreading across his face that made Milly want to

roles adeptly, as evidenced by this leader’s ability to change

admitted that his strategy worked. Jordan’s previously grim expression

direction with flattery, quickly waved to Milly, “The student

didn’t hesitate and

the surrounding students had already left. Now, only

obediently nodded and bowed to the teachers. “Hello,

she bowed respectfully to Jordan as well. “Nice to meet you, Mr.

her. “Please take Mr. Burnett on a tour

quickly nodded and responded,

beads of

Jordan’s

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small yard within the school, with no shade to provide relief. Moreover, it was nearing noon,

his gaze and said, “In addition to the original 1.5 million donation, I will donate an additional 450 thousand dollars for the planting

how the sun is

the school leaders momentarily speechless,

thousand–he said it as lightly as if he were talking about 50 cents.

they were almost ready to bow in gratitude. “Of course, Mr. Burnett, you can rest assured. We will make sure to plant many

glance their way,

were all shrewd individuals. One look at his expression, and they

glance at Milly and Jordan with some concern. Though he trusted Jordan’s character and believed him to be a gentleman, the fact remained that it was a

couldn’t shake off the

who were still standing nearby. “You two

eyes lit up. Along with Lucius, he walked over to join them.

disdain almost overflowing from the depths of

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