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…

hatter mot started on

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you can

her breath, “Has he

reality, only Xavier understood his

almost ridiculous–Milly, who loved to mess with Stephanie and spread negativity, is somehow

thought made him feel minor and

off as just the nature of the exams putting

an excuse.

aimed to show Milly he was

ploughed through the exam at an unmatched

stopped their

and get on with it? Lucius is already down two questions while you’re here

crucial it was to stick together when facing outside challenges. They allowed disagreements among themselves but

principle was simple. ‘Protect

and Xavier back to their exam. Although they had wasted some time, their talent enabled them to make

nearby grew increasingly fidgety. Unable to stand the

asked, “So, who do we think will come out on top among these

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One’s a top national performer, and the other leads an acclaimed

real powerhouse here is definitely my Lucius. Did you know Lucius took

Philip scoffed, “Big talk!”

“You!”

disturbing the focused children, Frank swiftly said, “Okay, okay, let’s

confident each of you is in your children, why don’t we bet on

bit confused, “A bet? But the kids

putting my money on Lucius coming out on top. We’ve watched him grow, and his

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