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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Are wealthy people really so fickle in their moods?

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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 had already turned as dark

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

the principal was older, he

principal quickly sensed that something was amiss and changed tack. “However, freshmen also bring

face that

can handle leadership roles adeptly, as evidenced

strategy worked. Jordan’s

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

hesitate and

weren’t very far apart, and due to the teachers‘ earlier reprimand, all the surrounding students had already left. Now, only the three of them remained, and the scene was

nodded and bowed to the teachers.

bowed respectfully to Jordan as well. “Nice

principal smiled warmly at her. “Please take Mr. Burnett on a tour

quickly nodded and

the fine beads of

forehead, Jordan’s eyes were filled

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with concern.

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

to the original 1.5 million donation, I will donate an additional 450 thousand dollars for the planting of vegetation and the construction of pavilions. It’s not acceptable to have such a large area without any

the sun

sudden surprise left the school leaders

it as lightly as if he were

rest assured. We will make sure to plant many trees and build several

casting a frosty glance

school leaders were all shrewd individuals. One look at his

some concern. Though he trusted Jordan’s character and believed him to be a gentleman,

couldn’t shake off the

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

Along with Lucius, he walked

disdain almost overflowing from

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