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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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under her breath, “Has

only Xavier

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

him feel minor

college entrance exam, with Milily leading nationwide, Xavier tried to brush it off as just the nature of the

an excuse.

be seen as lesser, he aimed to

exam at an unmatched pace, his

diligence, Milly and Xavier stopped their back–and–forth, especially after

out the bickering and get on with it? Lucius is

stick together when facing outside challenges.

principle was simple. ‘Protect

exam. Although they had wasted some time, their talent enabled

men nearby grew increasingly fidgety. Unable to stand the

do we think will come out on

The

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

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!”

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

each of you is in your children,

“A bet? But the kids already have

bet? I’m putting my