A Film Queen

Chapter 286 The Coming–of–Age Celebration

Milly found herself momentarily lost for words among the crowd as she overheard her classmates praising Stephanic.

Isn’t military training a common experience for everyone at camp? Stephanie’s no different from the rest of us, so what makes her participation seem extraordinary?

Does the gap between the rich and the poor really change how we’re seen?

Stephanie, with a smile, modestly accepted the accolades. Once everyone had said their piece, she humbly responded, “Thank you, but you’re giving me too much credit. I want to fit in with everyone and not be singled out for having a ‘princess complex.

Her admirers didn’t miss a beat and jumped in with more praise.

“Stephanie, your modesty is so commendable. You’re the most grounded heiress I’ve ever met.”

“Your presence is so refreshing. You make everyone feel at ease just by being yourself

“It’s confusing when less wealthy people act more entitled than you. That’s the real puzzle.”

Milly’s expression tightened, wondering if they were talking about her.

Then Stephanie added kindly, “Let’s not talk down about Milly. She’s really nice, although she might be slightly prickly sometimes. I can vouch for her being great most of the time.”

Realizing what she’d just said, Stephanie quickly covered her mouth, her eyes widening in shock.

“Oh, my apologies, Milly. I didn’t mean to say that. Can you forgive me, please?

Milly mused to herself, recognizing the unintentional sting in their words.

At first, she wasn’t sure if they were talking about her, but it soon became apparent that she was indeed the topic..

The cunning, veiled comments, which twisted the truth and warped reality with their underlying meanings, were not easy feats.

mad at Miss Stephanie? Being the heir of the Burnetts surely puts you in a different league. Me? I’m just an ordinary person and thankful for any compliment from someone of your stature. How

deal with someone two–faced?

and eventually outdo them! To engage in deceit is to dive into an endless

being acknowledged as

hide her displeasure, her face betraying a

emotions.

others might use the title to suck up, Milly

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to maintain her composed facade,

reputation of elegance

pride, she managed, “I value your opinion, Milly

the whole scenario quite entertaining. “Actually, I might have gone too far. Considering my own

edge of losing her

if the wealthy Stephanie

funny to Milly. Even with the teasing, Stephanie chose not to

herself together. She no longer

I might not be as smart or pretty as you, and my grades could improve. Everyone looks up to you, but you seem to find me

slightly shook, her voice filled with emotion, making

trying to hold back her tears, Milly stood there, seemingly unbothered

flared up, rallying behind

people take advantage of their grades, manipulating and being unkind to those who are nice. That’s just

academically here? At the end of the day, we’re all going to end up working. Stephanie comes from a wealthy family; she might end up working for

going to become famous? Stephanie could outshine

she doesn’t see your worth, she’s just jealous. Come hang out with

She deserves to

speechless once

being