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 anactionel Von’ua

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Think you

under her breath,

reality, only Xavier

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

thought made him

in the college entrance exam, with Milily leading nationwide, Xavier tried to brush it off as just the nature of the exams putting them at different ranks. But deep down, he couldn’t shake off the

an excuse.

to show Milly he was more capable

at an unmatched

Lucius’s diligence, Milly and Xavier stopped

two cut out the bickering and get on with it? Lucius

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

simple.

snapped Milly and Xavier back to their exam. Although they had wasted some time, their

men nearby grew increasingly fidgety. Unable to

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

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

help but roll his eyes, joining in, “The real powerhouse here is definitely my Lucius. Did you

Philip scoffed, “Big talk!”

“You!”

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

in your

“A bet? But the kids already have their own

putting my money on Lucius

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