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Chapter 281 The Holdup

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In situations like these, Lucius typically finds punishment somewhat rewarding. Still, this time, it was evident that she was taking the fall for something she didn’t do.

Going out of her way to ensure the story remained on track, she had been determined to set Lucius up with Stephanie. A deeper look showed that Lucius was actually not at fault

Ultimately, she had no one to blame but herself.

Taking a deep breath, Milly moved forward. “Instructor, Lucius didn’t do anything wrong. This was my

mistake.*

Hearing her, Xavier squinted and pivoted slowly, an apparent displeasure in his eyes.

But Milly was no stranger to those looks.

His gaze always held disdain or sarcasm–nothing she hadn’t seen before.

With a hint of irony, Xavier asked, “And you have an explanation for this?”

Milly explained, ‘Instructor, noticing how Stephanie seemed isolated coming to our school alone, I thought it’d be nice to introduce her to a friend. Since Lucius and I hit it off well, he came to mind. Unfortunately, this led to confusion, resulting in what happened.”

Before Xavier could say anything, Lucius mocked, “You were introducing me to someone?”

Milly quickly tried to silence him. “Lucius, not now! I’m trying to get us out of this mess!”

Lucius replied indifferently. “Hmph.”

Milly pressed, “Could you not?”

Lucius repeated. “Hmph”

Frustration bubbled in Milly. “Make that noise again. See if I don’t lose it!”

She thought, even though she had felt a pang of guilt earlier, and willingly came forward. She might have let him fend for himself if she had known his stubborn attitude.

“Just a misunderstanding?”

ground. “Absolutely. If the Instructor is doubting me, feel free to

reputation, Stephanie wouldn’t possibly admit to asking Lucius to leave

without her confirmation, and he was forced to

confidence, Milly waited for the verdict.

was sliced by a loud ‘Reporting!”

That voice… Anthony?

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begun to form on Milly’s lips stiffened. Today was just

did he have to arrive right

about bad

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knowledge of Stephanie’s carlier scheming, the wise move would’ve been to chalk

unexpected appearance, Xavier found an easy way to divert his focus,

was a perfect chance to set things straight with them alongside

to Anthony, sternly

all our subjects, there’s no need to attend the training program. Given that today’s session was on shooting and considering my proficiency,

their attention to them, and students from

declaring mastery? That certainly

sounded awfully like a

confidence as if saying, “What’s got your attention?‘ clearly feeling like

skills all summer, he’d reached a point where missing

to him.

hint of menace, Xavier looked at him and asked, “What’s with the

replied, “It’s just who

easy on you. Hit the bullseye with every shot, and not only will

I

confidently. “If I miss by even one

expression turned cold.

said, “Hit the ninth ring, and all is forgiven.

Milly needed clarification.

a blatant way

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