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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longer and quickly tugged on the principal’s sleeve, shaking his head to signal him to stop. Didn’t he see that

visit the school. He obviously wanted this freshman to lead

was older, he wasn’t foolish.

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

face that made Milly want to cringe for him.

leadership roles adeptly, as evidenced by this leader’s ability to

admitted that his strategy

seeing that he was heading in the right direction with flattery, quickly waved to

didn’t hesitate and hurried

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

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

respectfully to Jordan as well. “Nice

take Mr.

and responded, “Yes, Sir.”

the fine beads of sweat

her forehead, Jordan’s eyes were filled

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a small yard within the school, with no shade to provide relief.

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

leaders

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,

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

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

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

off the feeling of unease.

gestured to Samuel and Lucius, who were still standing nearby. “You two boys,

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

furrowed his brow, his disdain almost

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