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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his head to signal him to stop.

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

older, he

was amiss and changed tack. “However, freshmen also bring fresh perspectives. Mr. Burnett can listen to the voice of the new

a sheepish smile spreading across his face that made

roles adeptly, as evidenced by this

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

he was heading in the right direction with

didn’t hesitate and hurried

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 very quiet. They could hear each other if

to the teachers. “Hello, teachers.”

Jordan as well. “Nice to meet you, Mr.

take Mr. Burnett on a tour of the

nodded and responded, “Yes,

fine beads of sweat for

her forehead, Jordan’s

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the school, with no shade to provide relief. Moreover, it was nearing noon, and the sun

dollars for the planting of vegetation and the construction of pavilions. It’s

sun is scorching Milly.

school leaders momentarily speechless, unable

said it as lightly as if he were talking

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

responded with a cold “Hmm,” casting a frosty glance their way,

school leaders were all shrewd individuals. One look at his expression, and they knew it

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 student

off the feeling of

who were still standing nearby. “You two boys, come over here and accompany Mr. Burnett on the tour as well.”

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

brow, his disdain almost overflowing from the

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