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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…

hatter mot started on

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Think you can

under her breath, “Has he lost

Xavier

ridiculous–Milly, who loved to mess with Stephanie and

thought made him

leading nationwide, Xavier tried to brush it off as just the nature of the exams putting them at different ranks. But deep

an excuse.

he aimed to show Milly he was more capable than

through the exam at an unmatched pace, his focus

Lucius’s diligence, Milly and Xavier stopped their

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

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

simple. ‘Protect

scolding snapped Milly and Xavier back to their exam. Although they had

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

who do we think will come out

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snorted and said dismissively, “Oh, no doubt, my grandchildren. One’s a top national performer, and the other leads an acclaimed research institute. Both are

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

Philip scoffed, “Big talk!”

“You!”

children, Frank swiftly said, “Okay, okay, let’s

seeing how confident each of you is in your

“A bet? But the

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