Chapter 258 The General Surprises Everyone

The approach worked. Upon noticing Stephanie’s fitful crying, Xavier finally shifted his attention from the pair at the table. To comfort her, he awkwardly said, “Stephanie, stop the tears. I’m sorry, it’s on me. I got sidetracked for a second there. You’re truly one–of–a–kind, and I’m really proud of you.”

With tears, Stephanic looked at Xavier pitifully and asked, “Do you mean that, Xavier?”

“Definitely. To me, you stand out more than anyone,” he faltered, puzzled by his own genuine outburst.

Stephanie, missing the brief shift in Xavier’s expression, was comforted as he focused back on her.

She gave a compliant nod, giving Milly a quick look, her heart filled with scorn and thinking. Do you believe you stand a chance against me?

“Xavier, you’re the best. I always knew your heart is with me. This makes me so happy… Stephanie started to say.

But before she could complete her thought, the clock on the wall chimed, announcing it was five o’clock.

Lucius’s gaze turned sharp, her voice cold and commanding, “Let’s start!” And with that, he grabbed a pen and dived into the questions.

The contest kicked off at five and wrapped up at six.-

Milly, just getting ready to focus, was caught off guard by a breezy gust, making her outfit flutter.

Suddenly, she saw Xavier beside her, quickly signing his name on his test paper.

Caught by surprise by Xavier’s decision to join in, Milly asked, “Xavier, you’re entering the quiz too?”

Seeing her confused look, Xavier replied awkwardly, “Is that an issue?”

Milly paused before saying, “Well, no…

on three

258 The

Think you can make

her breath,

Xavier

to mess with Stephanie and spread negativity, is somehow

made him feel minor and

as just the

an excuse.

lesser, he aimed to show Milly he was more capable

ploughed through the exam at

Milly and Xavier stopped their back–and–forth, especially after Jonathan’s frustrated

you two cut out the bickering and get on with it? Lucius is already down two questions while you’re here wasting time

together when facing outside challenges. They allowed disagreements among themselves but presented a united front

principle was simple.

had wasted some time, their talent enabled them

older men nearby grew increasingly fidgety. Unable to stand the quiet after a few moments, they gave

quietly asked, “So, who do we think will come out

The

“Oh, no doubt, my grandchildren. One’s a top

my Lucius. Did you know

Philip scoffed, “Big talk!”

“You!”

debate got louder, disturbing the focused children, Frank swiftly said, “Okay, okay,

is in

confused, “A bet? But the

How about we have our own bet? I’m putting my

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