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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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 had already turned as dark as it could

visit the school. He obviously wanted this

was older, he wasn’t

and changed tack. “However, freshmen also bring fresh perspectives.

sheepish smile spreading across his face that made Milly want to cringe

as evidenced by

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

in the right direction with flattery,

didn’t hesitate and

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 very quiet. They could hear each

and bowed to

well. “Nice to

smiled warmly at her. “Please take Mr. Burnett on a tour of the school.”

nodded and responded, “Yes, Sir.”

the fine beads of sweat for

Jordan’s

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provide relief. Moreover, it was nearing

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 shade under this

how the sun is

left the school leaders momentarily speechless, unable

lightly as if he were talking about 50

they were 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 are

with a cold “Hmm,” casting a frosty glance their way, as if silently urging them

his expression, and they

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 student and an

couldn’t shake off the feeling

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

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

furrowed his brow, his disdain almost overflowing from the

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