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…

started on three anactionel Von’ua

The General

Think you can make

whispered under her breath, “Has he

reality, only Xavier understood

to mess with Stephanie and spread negativity, is somehow better than

him feel minor

with Milily leading nationwide, Xavier tried to brush it off as just the

an excuse.

aimed to show Milly he was more capable than

the exam at an unmatched pace, his focus

Milly and Xavier stopped their back–and–forth,

and get on with it? Lucius

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

simple. ‘Protect your

they had wasted some time, their talent enabled them to make up for

the exams occupied the students, the older men nearby grew increasingly fidgety. Unable to stand the quiet after

“So, who do we think will

The General

snorted and said dismissively, “Oh, no doubt, my grandchildren. One’s a top national performer, and the other

here is definitely my Lucius. Did you know Lucius took the college entrance exam

Philip scoffed, “Big talk!”

“You!”

focused children, Frank swiftly said, “Okay, okay, let’s keep it

in your children, why don’t we bet on

bet?

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

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