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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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 be?

to visit the school.

older, he

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

spreading across his face that made Milly want to cringe for

not everyone can handle leadership roles adeptly, as evidenced

be admitted that his strategy

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

didn’t hesitate and hurried over.

students had already left. Now, only the three of them

and bowed to the teachers. “Hello, teachers.”

bowed respectfully to Jordan as well. “Nice to meet

“Please take Mr.

quickly nodded and

beads of sweat

Jordan’s

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shade to provide relief. Moreover, it was nearing

thousand dollars for the planting of vegetation

sun

surprise left the school leaders momentarily speechless, unable

as lightly as if he were talking about 50 cents.

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

glance their way, as if silently urging them

at his expression, and they knew

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 of unease.

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

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

furrowed his brow, his disdain almost overflowing from the depths of his

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