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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other school 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

wasn’t here just to visit the school. He obviously wanted this freshman to lead the way.

principal was older,

sensed that something was amiss and changed tack. “However, freshmen also bring fresh perspectives. Mr. Burnett can

spreading across his face that

leadership roles adeptly, as evidenced by this leader’s

it must be admitted that his strategy worked. Jordan’s previously grim expression softened

heading in the right direction with flattery, quickly waved to Milly, “The student over

hesitate and hurried

only the three of

bowed to the teachers. “Hello,

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

“Please take Mr. Burnett on a

quickly nodded and responded, “Yes, Sir.”

beads of sweat for

her forehead, Jordan’s eyes

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school, with no shade to provide relief. Moreover, it was

the planting of vegetation and the construction of pavilions.

the sun is

school leaders

lightly as if he

bow in gratitude. “Of course, Mr. Burnett, you can rest assured. We will make sure to plant many trees and build several pavilions, ensuring

glance their way, as if silently urging

One look at his expression, and they knew it was time

as the principal was about to turn away, he couldn’t help but 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 young female

off the feeling of

were still standing nearby. “You two boys, come over here and accompany Mr. Burnett

eyes lit up. Along with Lucius, he walked over to join them. “Yes, Sir.”

almost overflowing from

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