Get Spoiled after Travelling into A Novel

Chapter 17 One Minute of Restraint

The following day, upon entering the classroom, Milly noticed that everyone was casting strange glances in her direction.

Taking her seat, she was approached by the student in front of her. She asked in a low voice, “Milly, have you checked the blog?”

Furrowing her brow, Milly adjusted her thick glasses and honestly replied, “No, I haven’t.”

She had been engrossed in studying ancient poetry for the past few days and neglected even basic necessities like water, leaving her no time to check her phone.

She asked, “What’s going on? Has something happened?”

The classmate that sat in front of her was Allison Walters, a charming girl with glasses and a doll–like face.

Allison hesitated. She pursed her lips and eventually handed her phone to Milly and said, “You should see for yourself.”

The article had gained significant attention since being posted last night. There were hundreds of comments by morning.

Unbelievable! New student Milly Burnett, with only 600 points, placed in Class A. Are Crestwood High’s strict score standards being ignored in favor of privilege? Has wealth overshadowed merit? Is this fair to those of us who have worked hard? We demand a formal explanation!”

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How is it fair that someone with just 600 points is in Class A? I got 670 points, and I’m in Class C! It’s not right!”

You have to wonder if she really earned 600 points. It’s suspicious that her score matches the admission. cutoff exactly.

Stop arguing. Did you notice her last name? It’s Burnett. She comes from a wealthy family!

Rich? If she’s well–off, she should go to Bullard High nearby, where money matters more than grades!

argument escalated, attracting more participants and causing Milly

to Allison and whispered. Thank you. I

bewildered. She blinked and asked, “Why don’t you clarify?

worry, I believe you. You can tackle those complex

the desk compartment. Then, she retrieved her text book for morning

was shocked, asking, “Huh? But then

calmly replied, “I scored 600 points by choice, not because I couldn’t score higher. As for

rumors…

Minute of Restraint

the exam results are released, the truth will speak

whispers in the

+5 Pearl:

admiration from Allison, who gazed at Milly as if she

of the class remained skeptical, and

them, Milly was bragging; only bookworms like Allison

Anthony overheard the murmur. He gripped the pen tightly until his fingertips turned

a final exam to occupy their time? Why

I’ll collect your chemistry test papers. Failure to complete it will be marked as incomplete homework, Anthony

the whispering gossipers to

a reprimand, but for more serious offenses, you might find yourself giving a speech at the Monday flag–raising ceremony, which was a truly

but smile when

He wasn’t helping Milly; he was simply collecting homework. If Milly were to thank him later and apologize for forgiveness, he wouldn’t mind

are seeing each other daily, and I’m her brother. I shouldn’t be too petty. But given how hurtful her words were yesterday. I’ll maintain

No, three minutes… hmm… one

cool for one minute before forgive

prepared himself and suppressed his smile. He casually glanced at the girl sitting by the window, who seemed indifferent to everything, engrossed in her

was the sound of Anthony’s