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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…

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258 The General

Think you

her breath, “Has he lost

only Xavier understood

who loved to mess with Stephanie and

thought made him feel minor

it off as just the nature of the exams putting them at different ranks. But deep

an excuse.

be seen as lesser, he aimed to show

at an unmatched pace, his

stopped their

it? Lucius is already down two questions while you’re here wasting

when facing outside challenges.

simple. ‘Protect

back to their exam. Although they had wasted some time, their talent enabled them to make up for it

men nearby grew increasingly fidgety. Unable to stand

asked, “So, who do we think

The

no doubt, my grandchildren. One’s a top national performer, and

roll his eyes, joining in, “The real powerhouse here is definitely my Lucius. Did you know Lucius took the college entrance exam with a fever?

Philip scoffed, “Big talk!”

“You!”

their debate got louder, disturbing the focused children,

of you is in your

eyebrow, a bit confused, “A bet? But the kids

smile, “That’s between them. How about we have our own bet? I’m putting my money on Lucius coming